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

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Stop Banging on the Door

From the Sun and Moon Tarot, the Four of Swords; from the Wisdom Keepers Oracle, Magnetism:
          I am a finisher, a closer, a "let's get this done ahead of schedule" kind of person. So as I look at the uncomfortable place this woman has found to rest, I understand that uneasy feeling of calling a truce instead of seeking a solution. Those swords are firmly planted in the ground, so it doesn't look like much is happening anyway. Might as well let the mind drift and do some cloud watching for now. The Magnetism card encourages behavior based on attraction rather than persuasion. The spiral in the center of this figure's forehead suggests centering oneself instead of running around like a madwoman. Added with the Four of Swords, it implies being receptive and allowing ideas to come instead of actively pursuing answers and resolution. When I'm narrowly focused on a certain strategy and outcome, the potential resources and options at hand are narrowed too. Yet if I relax my mind and let those thought clouds drift by, I might find a key to unlock the door I've been banging on.

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  1. Carolyn TindorFebruary 27, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Cloud watching is a wonderful way to spend time. I haven't done so in quite awhile. Letting your mind and thoughts drift along, not just childs' play like the boys in my Sun card. A most enjoyable form of meditation.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 27, 2016 at 11:49 AM

      It is indeed, and often more productive in the long run!

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  2. EllenFebruary 27, 2016 at 2:29 PM

    I was reading Big Magic this afternoon and Gilbert was suggesting instead of following your passion which sometimes can be overly dramatic if you can't find it, try to go where you curiosity may lead you, one step at the time. You might discover hidden treasures :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 27, 2016 at 2:54 PM

      Following one's curiosity seems much more doable, I think. :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2016 at 7:14 PM

    I'm with you! Sometimes you can't affect things or do anything, but for those of us used to control it can be hard to coast for a bit.

    I love the Sun and Moon Tarot--one of my favourites. I don't think it made a big splash but it's very good, very well done compared to some of the junk that gets published today.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 28, 2016 at 6:31 AM

      The Sun and Moon is a new deck for me, and I've been pleasantly surprised by it. The artwork is lovely, and though the symbols are simple, they are meaningful.

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