From the Sasuraibito Tarot, the Five of Cups; from the Soul Cards, Dust Dervish:
By the Sycamore Tree
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Where Does It End?
Monday, December 2, 2024
Poked with a Stick
From the Sasuraibito Tarot, the Queen of Wands; from the Soul Cards, Protective Shelter:
"Come on, get up and get moving - people are counting on you." "But I'm tired... I just want this to be over." She pokes me with her stick. "I am the steady force applied. It won't get done unless you do it. Besides, you're not alone." Her cat gives me a soft bop on the nose with her paw. "While you are being a guide and support, there are others who are your umbrella in the storm. Do you see the broken infinity symbol on my arm? Just remember, nothing lasts forever."
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Chilling
This week I'll be working with the Sasuraibito Tarot, self-published by Stasia Burrington. I'll also be using Soul Cards 1 & 2, created by Deborah Koff-Chapin and published through her company, Center for Touch Drawing. The Soul Cards have no titles, so the ones given here are my own. Today's draws are the Four of Swords and Star-stuff:
To move placidly through the day means we are not easily upset or excited, which would be beneficial as the holiday rush begins. To do this, we need a spiritual practice that allows us to rest the mind and relax the heart. The blue face and lack of color in the chest of this young boy represents him doing just that - chilling out. It's not that he has stopped his thoughts or feelings, he just lets them be without feeding them stories, strategies or what ifs. Star-stuff reflects the words of Carl Sagan: "The cosmos is within us. We are made of star stuff." But unlike stars, we can't constantly burn up energy without paying a price. There might be a lot to do, but we need to reach out, ask for help and support each other in the doing of it.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
A Few Kites in the Air
From the Ellis Tarot, the Ace of Cups; from the Brownies Oracle, Attainment:
Friday, November 29, 2024
Voyage
From the Ellis Tarot, the Six of Swords; from the Brownies Oracle, Plenty:
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Acknowledged Success
From the Ellis Tarot, the Six of Rods; from the Brownies Oracle, Defiance:
This fellow, though there are no crowds to cheer him, walks confidently with his companion. He knows how to validate himself for the challenges he meets successfully. Now, if only the road ahead could remain straight and smooth... But as Nietzsche reminds us, "There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them." Defiance encourages us to remember our past accomplishments rather than becoming despondent when another problem arises. Self-confidence, based on what we have conquered already, can help us face present difficulties with optimism.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Stuck in Our Stance
From the Ellis Tarot, Temperance; from the Brownies Oracle, Revolution: