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

Monday, October 3, 2016

Slowing the Pace

From the Druidcraft Tarot, the Princess (Page) of Wands; from the Druid Plant Oracle, Madder:
          This lively, outgoing lass is not a "let's wait and see" kind of gal, but a "let's go check it out" type of girl. She's up early because she doesn't want to miss a minute of the day; she knows each one holds an adventure, and her eyes are wide open to see it. She's walking alone now, but her magnetic enthusiasm will have others following behind her soon. The Plant Oracle shows Madder, an herb with a thick, reddish root used for dyeing cloths, such as the clootie tied in the tree above it. Because of the red coloring it provides, it is associated with strength and rites of passage. The Princess will soon become a woman, and perhaps one day a queen. It's easier to be eager about those rites of passage when one is young - they seem exciting then. But what about as she moves into the stages of becoming an elder, when her strut slows down and her body aches? Hopefully by then she will have developed a resource within that provides her with strength, one that keeps her curious and still wanting to explore.

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  1. I suppose when she has become an elder and has transformed all her experiences into wisdom she will be an inspiration to us all.
    How are you doing yourself today?

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    1. Heading to the doctor I hope! (There's a bit of wisdom, lol.)

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  2. As I have added a few years to the roster my strut looks and is a bit wobbly, but in my minds eye it still is a bit regal. Hope the doc has encouraging news.

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    1. Thank you! I think even those who walk with canes can strut with the right attitude. :)

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  3. I love the female courts in this deck - strong characterful women of a normal size. My favourite the queen of swords because of her beautiful blue/grey hair. I truly believe women become more beautiful as we age.

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    1. I love the women courts (particularly the Queen of Swords) too!
      I think the only card I don't like in this deck is the World card. For some reason it just doesn't seem to fit in with the rest of the deck.

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    2. Just looked it up because I'd forgotten. No I don't think it fits. I'm not keen on it or the star either. All a bit too mainstream male fantasyish for me. Although the star is depicted that way in a lot of decks. Probably why I usually prefer decks by women artists.

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    3. Forgot about the Star. I'm in total agreement regarding decks by women artists.

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