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

Friday, August 12, 2016

Active Wisdom

From the Gaian Tarot, the Priestess; from the Goddess Oracle, Durga:
          The receptive stillness of the High Priestess is balanced by the energetic action of Durga. In my personal practice, there are three stages of meditation: calming the mind, training the mind and receiving the wisdom that comes from the open, spacious mind. But once I accept the wisdom found there, the ego can slip back in and try to keep me going in circles by continuing to analyze it over and over. To prevent such an intellectual response, Durga shows up riding on her tiger with weapons in all eight hands. In Hindu mythology, Durga was created by the gods because they couldn't defeat a demon (demons represent traits that prevent spiritual progress). Her name means "invincible," and she was victorious in her battle. As these two cards illustrate, I must first recognize and acknowledge the power that habitual ways of thinking and acting have over my life. As Eknath Easwaran stated, " For the most part, our thoughts think us, our feelings feel us; we do not have much say in the matter." To be content with knowledge only would mean to continue to let these powers guide everything I do. Yet instead I can begin to transform them and actively make different choices.

4 comments:

  1. First, how beautiful these two decks are working together both in message as in style of art.
    Second, I am grateful for every waking moment, how small it may be that I am aware of my thoughts and feelings. I think focusing on those little gems will multiple them. :)

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    1. I've enjoyed the pairing of these two! That awareness is a key that will unlock a door. :)

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  2. Yet another Major card for you. Habits of thoughts and feelings; mind and heart.

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    1. I think this week has set a record for me with pulling majors!

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