From the Delta Enduring Tarot, the Chariot; from the Southernisms Oracle, "Have a hankering for:"
By the Sycamore Tree
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Desire and Commitment
Monday, April 28, 2025
Right Action
From the Delta Enduring Tarot, the Six of Cast Irons (Pentacles); from the Southernisms Oracle, Playing Possum:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Consequences
This week I'll be using the Delta Enduring Tarot, created and self-published by Bridgette Egan. Along with it, I'll be drawing from the Southernisms Oracle (a deck I created based on sayings I grew up with). Today's draws are the Nine of Oaks (Wands) and Drunk as Cooter Brown:
The Nine of Oaks shows a mother nutria (a semiaquatic rodent similar to a beaver) defending her babies. Motherhood is exhausting, but it has already taught her to be flexible and adaptable when meeting challenges - necessary traits for resilience. We can draw on our own experiences, remembering what worked well and what didn't, when we face a new difficulty. The Southernism card illustrates the legend of Cooter Brown who refused to fight on either side of the Civil War. He decided he would stay drunk on moonshine for the entire time, making him an unfit soldier. Yet even if he didn't want to go into battle, there were other options other than giving himself cirrhosis of the liver. Perhaps he could have hidden people in danger, helping them to safety. While action isn't always advisable in every circumstance, doing nothing can have extreme consequences.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
If We're Willing
From the Hezicos Tarot, the Star; from the Way of the Horse, Horse Ancestors:
Friday, April 25, 2025
Wealth and Happiness
From the Hezicos Tarot, the Ten of Coins; from the Way of the Horse, The Herd:
This little family has found the way to feel rich by learning to live moderately. They lack nothing, having all the basics that keep them safe and healthy. Appreciating what they have, they are content with enjoying the simple things in life. In their philosophy, less is more; they understand how excess can create complications and add to problems. The Herd parallels new research that has found living a longer, happier life requires more than taking care of our bodies. Close relationships, rather than money, made a huge difference. As psychiatrist Robert Waldinger put it, “Loneliness kills. It’s as powerful as smoking or alcoholism.”
Thursday, April 24, 2025
But Actually...
From the Hezicos Tarot, the Moon; from the Way of the Horse, Transformation:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Move With Grace
From the Hezicos Tarot, the Knight of Cups; from the Way of the Horse, False Self: