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Desrcibe Mike Pence with one word, two at the most, three if you really need to.
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Mike Pence..
And before anyone brings it up:
Wow. I really don't like this creep. 
He's supposed to be religious, right?
Would Jesus approve of this lying??????
Artwork by Pamela Colman Smith, who died in poverty, after creating the most popular Tarot deck, ever created.
17 – THE STAR
Egyptian art portrays goddess of the sky Nuit, as a nude woman, with a star covered body, arching across the sky. Perception of Divinity is irrelevant, after feelings helplessness develop. The Star implies seeking guidance from higher powers. If faith abandons you, The Star rises to illuminate a fresh perspective. Occasionally darkness even settles on a path to enlightenment. In the absence of clear vision, this card renews the view, with a sparkling radiance, to provide warmth and consolation. No matter how bleak a situation seems, divine intellect flickers in you, waiting to shine. This inner light is a guide to happiness, after you embrace symbolism vividly conveyed by imagery. Glistening with renewal and confidence, The Star epitomizes your innate belief in abstract concepts, during desperate situations. This card indicates a powerful spiritual awakening, if it appears with the Eight of Wands and The Moon, in a Tarot reading.
An idealistic outlook in imagery shows The Star shares energy with Aquarius, a faithful visionary, who could ask this abstract question: What is the definition faith? Faith is an abiding belief in an intangible concept, which encompasses not only belief in a deity, but also confidence in personal ability or higher self. Faith in any force, allows the power to influence life. Believing an event will transpire is the surest method to cause it to occur. The same thing happens, when fear governs existence. Fear is the opposite of faith. Becoming afraid an event will take place causes the fear to become reality. Appearance of this card presents concepts, which allow you to transform nagging fears into a positive force.
Imagery on The Star shows a woman placing her foot on water. The implication is she intends to walk on water, symbolizing the faith we need in life. Without faith, hope will soon disappear, allowing problems of the world to grow into hideous dragons, which threaten to consume us, as we cower in doubt and fear. Eight is prominent in this image, as Venus, the Morning Star, joins with seven eight-pointed stars. In numerology, eight epitomizes attainment. Smith partially adopted a Tarot de Marseille image with significant changes. As for color symbolism, a blue sky with white stars dominates imagery. Many followers of Yamaya, in Santeria, wear seven white beads strung with seven blue beads. Yamaya is a principal deity, who rules the oceans. The two urns she pours from symbolize “waters of life” and “gifts of the spirit” according to A. E. Waite, who co-designed most trump cards. When this card appears, it gives gifts to the spirit and flows with emotional healing. No longer restricted to dismal realms of distrust and dread, you can emerge into the guiding light from The Star, with faith revived and hope renewed. Aleister Crowley, a designer the Book of Thoth Tarot, wrote, "Every man or woman is a star."
There is a great deal of meditative imagery on the card, because it symbolizes ability to trust in a higher power. No matter what your beliefs are, once you have faith, anything is possible. There are few cards in Tarot more positive than The Star. It is nothing less than a beacon of inspiration. In times of darkness, it beckons you not to resign, because illumination and wisdom are at hand. Gandhi said it best, “My faith is brightest in the midst of impenetrable darkness.” This card plants the kernels of truth, hope and faith: All you need to do is allow those elements to flourish. The soft, nurturing light of The Star helps these seeds grow; but remember - you are the gardener. Cultivate beliefs in personal ability and whatever force you feel controls the universe. Allow faith to light your way through difficult times. Let the boundless energy of The Star revitalize your spirit, providing the strength and clarity of purpose to resume your quest. Keep in mind, The Star rarely shows the final resolution of an issue. As you unravel those sticky problems of life, it illuminates the journey. If you have a dream for the future, redouble your faith, when this card appears in a reading. If you lack a dream, inspiration will be forthcoming. There are still problems to overcome before desires become reality. It may seem like only a miracle will make your dreams come true; and this card shows a time when miracles happen!
Hank Hill's cantankerous father (on 'King of the Hill'), Cotton was a deranged, offensive, politically incorrect misogynist with a hair-trigger temper. Perfect running mate for tRump!
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