Sunday 11/9 COTD is the Knight of Wands. Change is in the air and some of us may feel restless. Grounding crystals like black tourmaline and obsidian may come in handy. Standing barefoot on the ground would really help. Any kind of grounding exercise would help.

Leave early to travel.

Explainer: What is the COP30 climate summit, and why does it matter? Every year, the U.N. climate conference conjures hundreds of headlines on global efforts to spare the world from climate catastrophe. This year's begins on Monday in the Brazilian rainforest city of Belem.

Explainer: What is the COP30 climate summit, and why does it matter? reut.rs/3X5RcvH

Saturday 11/8 COTD Page of Cups, signifying the awakening of a creative impulse, the beginnings of love, and a heightened sense of intuition. We could also receive a small gift, gesture, or a pleasant surprise.
He represents very special messages from our "littles" too.

What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections Read more here.

Democrats captured two governorships, won every statewide race in Virginia, gained 13 seats in the Virginia House and more. While the party saw big wins this week, it’s critical to prepare for Trump’s sure attempts to subvert the 2026 midterms.
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Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland, Ore., Permanently With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters against the federal immigration crackdown were hampering President Trump’s policies.

President Trump overstepped his authority when he sought to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect the ICE office there, a federal judge ruled, issuing a permanent block on troop deployments to the city.

'Brilliant': Stunned analyst says Dem shutdown gambit just checkmated the GOP Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made a masterful play with his offer to Republicans to end the shutdown, analyst Jason Johnson told MSNBC's Ari Melber on Friday's edition of "The Beat."The offer includes one year of extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and a bipartisan commission to s...

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made a masterful play with his offer to Republicans to end the shutdown, analyst Jason Johnson told MSNBC's Ari Melber on Friday's edition of "The Beat.

Friday 11/7 COTD 2 of wands. The 2 wands bolted into the wall stand for your previous accomplishments. You are ready to take your skills to the next level. Putting together a vision board would be helpful.
It's a great day to start a new project of any kind.

First person jailed for posts identifying asylum seekers lodges appeal The appeal judge granted legal aid to the unemployed appellant who did not address the court.

Paul Nolan, 37, stood outside the Ipas centre in Tallaght, Dublin, on two days in August last year, questioning residents, including teenagers, a young woman, and three men, Dublin District Court heard in September.
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In an unsigned order on Thursday, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to require U.S. passports to list travelers' assigned sex at birth.

Actress and activist Laverne Cox responds to the blatantly anti-trans policy.

Molly Crabapple Is Savoring Zohran’s Win “We don’t have enough examples of winning, so it’s really important to taste the sweetness when we do,” the artist and activist told Hyperallergic.

“I am still in ecstasy over this,” said artist Molly Crabapple in an interview about Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City.

Thursday 11/6 COTD is the 5 of pentacles. Looks like our day could have a few rough spots. We might need to phone or text a friend.

The stained glass church window, promises hope for the future. Search for resources available to you. The search is on.

Focus on something you are grateful for.

I'm supporting Feeding America! To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger

Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.

Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.

Irish Police Got a Call About a Lion. It Was Actually a Dog Named Mouse. A truck driver’s grainy video spurred bewilderment and speculation about a lion roaming in Ireland. Turns out it was a dog with an aggressive haircut.

A truck driver’s grainy video inspired bewilderment and speculation about a lion roaming in Ireland. Turns out it was a dog with an aggressive haircut.

In a fiery speech after his projected win, Zohran Mamdani warned President Trump that New York City will stand united: "To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us."

WHO reports 42 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak in Mauritania and Senegal The World Health Organization said on Wednesday that a total of 404 confirmed human cases of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), including 42 deaths, were reported by national health authorities in Mauritania and Senegal between September 20 and October 30.

WHO reports 42 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak in Mauritania and Senegal reut.rs/49DptK1

Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty Team includes Lina Khan, the FTC commissioner under Biden, and other Democratic former city officials * US politics live – latest updates Zohran Mamdani’s incoming administration began taking shape on Wednesday as the New York City mayor-elect announced a transition team to help enact what he called the city’s most ambitious policy platform in a generation, vowing to get right to work when he takes office on 1 January. Speaking at a morning press conference in Queens, the 34-year-old democratic socialist revealed an all-female transition team led by Elana Leopold as executive director. It also includes co-chairs Maria Torres-Springer, the former first deputy mayor; Lina Khan, the former federal trade commission chair; the United Way’s president and CEO, Grace Bonilla; and the former deputy mayor for health and human services Melanie Hartzog. Continue reading...

Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty

Liberals welcome former Tory d'Entremont into caucus, roll out welcome mat for more OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his fellow Liberal MPs said the party is open to talking to any other opposition MPs interested in joining their team, a day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his fellow Liberal MPs said the party is open to talking to any other opposition MPs interested in joining their team, a day after Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont quit the Conservatives to join the government caucus.

How many students were held back due to Indiana’s retention law? This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.

This is the first school year Indiana students were held back under a 2024 law that aims to make sure students pass the IREAD before going to fourth grade.

University of Alaska unions ask regents not to sign federal higher ed compact The compact lays out requirements for universities to receive federal funding, including a 5-year tuition freeze and limits on international students.

A controversial higher education compact from the Trump administration has sparked a petition from several University of Alaska unions. Members say they’re worried about political overreach stifling academic freedom.

“It restricts the freedom to teach, research and learn,” Jill Dumesnil said.

Zohran Mamdani wins: Who are the Democratic Socialists of America? Zohran Mamdani's win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.

Zohran Mamdani's win in New York has been seen by many as a wake-up call for a listless Democratic party.

Into the blue: Democrats win big Also on the daily podcast: Turkey’s growing autocracy and goodbye grumpy world?

“When Trump isn’t on the ballot, his unique coalition of voters don’t show up.” On “The Intelligence” John Prideaux explains what the “off-year” elections mean for America’s midterms

Democrats sweep Virginia’s statewide races, reclaiming full control of executive branch Democrats completed a clean statewide sweep in Virginia on Tuesday night, as former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond,…

In a Democratic sweep, Abigail Spanberger won the governor's race, Ghazala Hashmi won the lieutenant governor's contest and Jay Jones emerged as the next attorney general.

via @virginiamercury.com

Zohran Mamdani hugs a supporter after winning the New York mayoral election.

Opinion: We should expect big cities to be more liberal than the national average, but the gap used to be modest and therefore no threat to cohesion, writes Janan Ganesh. Some time around the millennium, it began to widen on.ft.com/3Lqj9vl

Wednesday 11/5 COTD is the 4 of cups. Who said we are stubborn, that's ridiculous. We're open to suggestions, right?

We all want to hear suggestions from our guides, but are we listening? They send people with opportunities, announcements, and invitations.

Let's see if we can hear them.

They Tried to Smear Zohran Mamdani as an Antisemite. Voters Saw Right Through It. Mamdani’s mayoral victory in New York City means so much — including the repudiation of Islamophobic attacks and weaponization of antisemitism.

Mamdani’s victory means so much — including the repudiation of Islamophobic attacks and weaponization of antisemitism.

Six years ago, Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill were roommates and freshmen members of Congress, part of a record-breaking wave of women who helped Democrats win back the US House. Today, the two made history once more. https://cnn.it/43cIiQk

High turnout as polls set to close in NYC’s Mamdani-Cuomo mayoral race Results expected shortly after polling stations close at 9pm on Tuesday (02:00 GMT on Wednesday).

Decision Desk HQ has declared Democrat Zohran Mamdani the winner of the NYC mayoral race, currently the only US outlet to do so.

🟠 LIVE updates: aje.io/c1ytm0

Abigail Spanberger made history on election night as she was elected Virginia's first female governor.

Full details: www.newsweek.com/virginia-ele...

Virginia's Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Muslim woman elected statewide in the U.S. NBC News projects State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the race to become Virginia's next lieutenant governor.

Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi becomes the first Muslim-American woman elected to statewide office in the U.S. with her victory in the state's lieutenant governor's race, NBC News projects.

Trump's strength, Democrats' message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025 Voters head to polls in America’s first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

Tuesday marks the nation’s first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.

The biggest contests are in Virginia and New Jersey, the only states electing governors this year. And New York City voters are choosing their next mayor.