You are doing so well with all the protection around you at this time...working with your higher self and keeping yourself centered as you seem to be doing, will create a calmness and balance around your children as well, which will see you through this test.

Robyn

David and Josh don't really mean anything to me yet.  We'll see.  Maybe Biblical references?

I think 8 of Swords often means a test, which would apply to this situation.  When I was playing with Tarot a year or so ago, this card kept coming up.  I did a reading yesterday too at tarot.com.  Here is the spread:

Situation: Six of Cups
The past holds clues to your immediate situation. Evaluate past feelings and compare them to what you feel now.

When the Six of Cups is in this position, the immediate circumstance may be powerfully reminiscent of the past. Your mind and heart recall long forgotten places, faces and feelings. Much information is stored within these memories and something about the present circumstance is triggering them.
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Challenges/ Opportunities: Seven of Cups
The goal is to ensure that abundance is made available for everyone.

When the Seven of Cups is in this position, stay focused on the highest possible outcome for the greatest number instead of just for yourself. The tendency this card warns us of is that of ego-inflation, wherein you imagine that all this beauty, wonder and fulfillment is rightfully yours to possess and consume.

While many things are indeed possible at this time, only one is ready to be realized. Which one you choose is not about you alone. The true choice concerns what is the best direction you can lend your will to in order to serve the greater good. Amidst all the abundant possibilities, you must concentrate on the best choice in the larger context, then discipline your will to pursue that direction alone.
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Advice: Four of Cups
Renounce the circumstances that have brought you to a standstill. Rouse yourself from the doldrums.
The Four of Cups in this position wants you to take a clear look at how stalled or distracted you have become. You may have been bogged down in negativity, hopelessness or a sense of limitation. It is not to your advantage, however, to see the world through such a narrow lens. Cut through some of the forces that undermine you, causing you to feel incapable. Sometimes you have to define what you are "for" by defining what you are "against." Decide that you are not leaden as is the cup of earth, not placid as is the cup of water, not turbulent as is the cup of air. Rather, now may be the time to be as aroused as is the cup of fire. This arousal may constitute liberation from the doldrums.
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Daily Lesson: Two of Pentacles
Resist the temptation to worry when situations require considerable faith and adaptability.

The Two of Coins in this position requires willingness to juggle opposing obligations or commitments. Situations of great uncertainty require considerable faith and adaptability. Keep an open mind; resist the temptation to worry.
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Near Future: Ace of Cups
Open yourself to the warmth of a harmonious, welcoming universe. You will be safe there.
With the Ace of Cups in this position, you are going to make contact with a person, situation or group significant to your psychic and emotional life. This new influence will help you shift your focus. You may awaken to a sweeter, more harmonious and nourishing life experience.

Even if you have spent years living without anything like this, and it arouses your suspicions, try to relax into it. Don't resist. Allow the experience to soften you and teach you how to trust again. Just because the past has been difficult or lonely doesn't mean you have to live that way forever. This opportunity gives you permission as well as a safe place to feel your sweetness again. Unfold your petals. Glory in being the wanted child of a benign universe. No harm will come to you.

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So, I should look to the past for clues, (I have past life issues with this person I think);  Use the help I have been given wisely and for the greatest good; don't shut down like I often do when I am too stressed; don't worry; I'll be safe.

Also, the original spread I did before this started had the Devil in the situation position,  but the Emperor in the allies position: "The Emperor in this position suggests that powerful interests have noticed you and want to take you under their wing," and the Queen of Cups in the Long Term position:"The Queen of Cups in this position indicates that you may underestimate how gifted you are in the realms of intuition and empathy. You have tremendous potential to serve others if you cultivate your talent and take it seriously."  And the main block or inhibition is Temperance: "Don't allow fear of change to paralyze you." 

All pretty true and ultimately positive.

Kathy

I was reading your post, and I thought it was strange that yesterday, I was watching a short video clip which dealt with nuclear explosions upon wooden houses. It had to do with painting them white, having as little paper in there as possible; otherwise the flash itself could set the place on fire!

Now, I don't have any training in Tarot Card reading, but what I've done (sort of as fun you could say) is just shuffle them whilst thinking of a particular issue and pick up however many cards a the top of the deck. So I thought, I'd do it now and see what came up:

Two cards picked up whilst thinking about your situation:

Then, I reshuffled thinking about your ex-husband (I picked up one card):

For such a novice and obvious "incorrect methodology", I think the selections are quite strange and coincidental.

As a side note, I was thinking about your children/family and the names "David" and "Josh" popped into my head. Of course, it could be complete balony! :-)

Stay vigilant!
Craig

I did just think of something.  Their dad asked to have his name put on the birth certificates when I spoke to him last.  He had refused at their birth.  I told him that it was added last year, because he admitted paternity in court.  Would that be enough to take out an insurance policy on the kids?  The custody issue is sort of messy.  I have final say on any parenting matters we disagree on, and he does have visitation.  My guess is he could probably get policies on the kids. 

Tossing out more paper trail here...

Thanks again,
Kathy

My thoughts and good wishes are with you also. As you asked for assistance, I will give it to the best of my ability by sending you love and light in the name of the Christ Consciousness that has been a blessing to me all my life.

Synchronistically, before hearing of your concern, today I recieved one of those warning emails about of all things - protecting your home and environment from fire. It may not apply to your situation. But just in case, I felt it was Ok to inform you of this ( I think) little known potential hazard. The email is a bit scare-mongering I think, but just take the information if it is of use to you.

All power to your warrior spirit. Continue to be aware and rest assured you are never alone.
This is the email:

V

At the very least though, I have just left a cyber "paper trail".  If Frank is being manipulated by higher negs., I have just put them on the alert.  And if this was just an attempt to weaken me with fear it has backfired already.  I am in warrior mode. I am a bit surprised how well I am taking this.  The threat feels real, I was actually feeling vaguely threatened before Auendove told me of her vision.  I just couldn't identify it.  It feels better to have an idea what the threat is, and now to know that I am not alone.  Thanks! (((((((NR)))))))

Love,
Kathy

Also, watch out for the attack method whereby forces simply plant signs of impending doom without actually planning on fulfilling what is hinted, designed solely to emotionally weaken a person by getting them paranoid and reactive. This weakness then allows them to pry deeper into the person's realm and actually do some damage...but which can be prevented by watching one's emotional balance. That's why preparing while having a "holy warrior" attitude instead of fear is pretty damn effective.

Yes! This was something I went over with myself first, and then with Kathy... especially given that "clever as a fox" gig

Ha! Ha! I just saw that there are new smiley faces available, so let me add this--

When faced with the fire, just put on your cool sunglasses and go to work...

I just want to make a comment about synchronicity, and to relate to you also the serious nature of the energy I picked up on... it's big, it's bad, and it's uhg-uhg-uhg-uuuugly. I've never before seen the symbolism of a red fox, and am not quite sure what that comes down the pike to mean... anybody else know?  I do know that a fox symbolizes, at least in part, cleverness, and interpret the color red as a base energy... an energy creating fear. But does anyone else have more info/insights to offer on this red fox symbolism?

Last night I was just falling asleep, in that twilight zone, and all of the sudden I was snapped awake by an intuitive hit viewing Kathy's trailer on fire. Obviously, this was very disturbing. It took me a few hours to go back to sleep because I kept going back and forth with myself--"I should tell her about this, this is a dangerous situation", and then, "Oh Violette, you don't know that it means anything, you could possibly just be scaring her with no real good reason", but, "What if I don't tell her and something bad happens. Could I live with myself?" and yet, "But still, I don't want to scare her." GACK! (Oh man, duality blows chunks!) Anyway, I finally got to sleep. I woke up this morning and finally decided it was best to just tell her and inform her that it could very well mean nothing.

And then I received her email, like she wrote, wherein she explained about her boys uttering "fire" messages. I can't quite explain my reaction to what I read in that moment, given what I had seen the night before, but I came off my chair and paced the floor for about 1/2 hour mumbling over and over "Holy kwap!" I then sat myself down and buried myself in an intense prayer request for protection and cleansing.  And then I called her.

We've experienced a large number of synchs here on NR between many different members, and as I, I'm sure most of you have experienced them outside of this realm as well. But you know what? I'm not sure if I've ever flown in the face of such explicit synchronicities before... therefore, on Kathy's families behalf I repeat--

This is a serious situation with this neg energy I've picked up on, there is no "over reaction" on hers or my part here. Am I sure the neg energy and the fire messages are interrelated? Pretty darn much so. Do I take the fire messages literally and her trailer is destined to be engulfed in flames? I'm not so sure there, but who knows? Given the destruction that fire can create though, I say better safe than sorry.

And great advice about fire drills.... now, why didn't I think of that? (rhetorical question, eh?)

Y'all know the old saying "Where two or more are gathered in my name..."

Two's good, but more is better .