Not
many people have trouble understanding the heartache and sadness
represented by this card. The swords may symbolize thoughts that cause
these feelings, or they might have to do with hurtful words spoken. I
will again be among a group of family members today, and this card
reminds me to mind my tongue. Members of the family always seem to know
how to push my buttons - I find it harder to detach from their words
and actions more than anyone else. Frank Tyger once said, "There is no evidence the tongue is connected to the brain." Reflecting on the many times I have spoken without thinking first, I'm inclined to agree with him.
From the I Ching deck this morning comes the pair of trigrams known as "Mountain over Wind:"
From the I Ching deck this morning comes the pair of trigrams known as "Mountain over Wind:"
With
the sea and a skeleton of a boat in the background, a fisherman mends
his nets. The key phrases for this image are "repairing the damage" and
"sweeping clean." With the tarot card above, it seems amends are
required for the actions or words that caused pain. I may be in the
shoes of the one giving or receiving; if I am the one who has been hurt,
I can sweep clean my thoughts through forgiveness. But if I am the one
with a vendetta, I need to show restraint. If I am careful not to tear
the net to begin with, there will be nothing to repair.
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