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

Sunday, July 20, 2014

A New Twist

From the Tarot of the Hidden Realm, the Three of Pentacles; from the Heart of Faerie Oracle, the "Gift:"
What makes a master craftsman? I think having skills and knowledge that come from years of practice and study is part of the process (and why I'm glad this fellow isn't a young whippersnapper.) He must also have the tools and raw materials with which to work. But maybe even more necessary than these two qualifications are a passion and love for his craft that constantly fuel his inspiration for new creations. Here enters the masked fairy with a gift in her hands. She is his muse who holds an egg filled with a new idea. Most of the artists and craftsmen I know cannot resist their muse. It's like having a burr in your britches - it keeps poking and prodding until you do something about it. I have a feeling there is going to be a new twist in this fellow's torcs soon.

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  1. What a lovely pair of cards. It feels like she is just entering his workshop with her gift and we were just in time so witness this precious moment. Given his smile I think he gladly accepts her gift without having her to poke him :D

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    1. He does seem happy to see her. :) Probably got tired of churning out those torcs!

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  2. An artist without a muse is just a very sad "production machine". Even though they can be slave-drivers and excessively demanding (like a cat who wants food), the muse is what keeps everything fresh and exciting for the artist. :)

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    1. Agreed; I think most artists/craftsmen know their muse is a friend (not an annoyance) and trusts the inspiration. :)

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