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

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Who's in Charge Here?

From the Ship of Fools Tarot, the Cart (Chariot); from the Wisdom of the Four Winds, "Kauri:"
Why is it I get the feeling that the donkey pulling the cart is the only one who has a clue about where this group is supposed to be headed? What a perfect example of the committee that rides around in my head. There's Mr. Fear of the Future wondering if they should be ducking for cover instead of moving. Behind him is Mr. Regret of the Past bringing up all those mistakes and misfortunes of days gone by. The rest of the wagon is filled with the Sense Family. I can hear one of them shouting "Oooo, pretty flowers! Can we stop here?" Another one declares he smells fresh biscuits baking and demands that they stop for breakfast (again). Somewhere in that madcap congregation Mr. Present Moment is sitting; I think he's the only one that is going to keep that cart progressing in the right direction.
Brailsford describes Kauri as the "Mother of the Trees." She is said to bring the gift of balance and reminds us to "focus on the greater purpose." What a fitting companion card for the Chariot. Yet while Kauri has her roots sunk deep into the earth, her branches reach for the sky. Her leaves flutter and dance in the breeze, while her trunk offers support. I do need to stay grounded and balanced if I am to grow and move toward my goals. However, I need time to play too. I doubt I'll reach any objective if I can't have a little fun along the way.

8 comments:

  1. Playing time is so important . It is a release of tension and an outlet of creativity. And most of all it keep sour little on happy. And who wants to go on a journey with a screaming toddler :D
    Meditation and creative activities are the only two things which might be able stifle my committee. I wish my Mrs. Present was more dominant and able to keep the rest quiet

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    1. "a screaming toddler" - what a great analogy! :) I'm beginning to think my Ms. Present must be the donkey, lol.

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    1. Had I not seen you use it on your blog, I never would have discovered it!

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  3. Beautiful card combo Bev and wonderful analogies. Thank for a great post. Gave me some need giggles and snorts... trying to keep my inner Mr. Turd Muncher at bay today! :)

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    1. Heehee, I'm sure I have a Mr. TM on my wagon too! :)

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  4. Hilarious committee members, Bev. Ah, I'm sure being the donkey is the best way to go! Stable, present, unconcerned about all the fussing that's going on amongst those committee members, and with the ability to kick any of them in the pants if necessary :D

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    1. "the ability to kick any of them in the pants" - now that would be a major plus! :D

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