I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Adapt and Dive In

From the Vision Quest Tarot, the Two of Earth (Pentacles):
While the RWS traditional meaning of this card is juggling obligations and finding a balance, the Vision Quest interprets it as change. It's emphasis is that change is natural and normal; the sun is replaced by the moon, and then the moon by the sun. The vine produces flowers that are pollinated, which in turn become gourds. Eventually the vine dies, but within the gourds are seeds for a new generation of vines. I welcome change when I am uncomfortable and dread it when I am complacent. The lesson here is to adapt to changes in my health, finances and energy, whether they are increasing or decreasing. Otherwise I just waste energy fighting the change (and still get the same results).

The feathered friend from the Bird Cards this morning is the "Gannet:"
 
I wasn't familiar with this seabird, so I did a bit of research and found this amazing picture of one in a dive. Doesn't he look like a javelin? These birds seek out fish as they fly above the water, then make high-speed dives into the ocean to catch their meals. Because they often hit the water at over 60 mph, they must streamline their bodies and make them rigid to endure such an impact. The Gannet encourages me not to be afraid to make the adjustments I need to make. Such adaptations will help me find both balance and the goal I seek.

4 comments:

  1. You are so right not to fight the changes you can not control. I've just gotten a mail about increasing payments (again) to my husband's home. Everything is getting more expensive and while it frightens me at first, I know I will have to deal with it,one way or the other, so better to stay balanced than stressed out. Everything is a choice :D

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    1. I figure I can ask questions to clarify things or check and see if there has been a mistake. Or I can make a change if there is a suitable alternative. But after that, about the only sane thing I can do is accept and deal with it as best as I can. I hate to hear about the cost increase, but I hope you can take a deep breath and adjust. Hugs to you!

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  2. Great take on 2oP, smells of Crowley, doesn't it? I love the artwork of the card you shared, it so sunny and encouraging! Thank you for your inspiring writings <3

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    1. The Vision Quest cards definitely follow the Thoth (if not in art, then in meaning of the cards). :) Thanks for stopping by Ruth.

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