This
knight wears oak leaves on his helmet and has adorned his horse's brow
with them as well. It takes an oak tree two to three decades from the
time it is planted to grow large enough to provide significant shade.
Likewise, this fellow knows that to create strong foundations or reach
one's goal requires patience. He's not in a hurry, because he's a
detail-oriented type of guy who is going to make sure he's laid the
necessary groundwork before he proceeds. Like Aesop's tortoise, he
believes slow and steady is the best way to accomplish things without
making mistakes.
The oracle deck I'll be using this week is the I-Ching Pack, illustrated by Anthony Clark and written by Richard Gill. Today's card is the trigram combination "Fire over Lake:"
The oracle deck I'll be using this week is the I-Ching Pack, illustrated by Anthony Clark and written by Richard Gill. Today's card is the trigram combination "Fire over Lake:"
As
someone who grew up with four step-siblings, I instantly connect with
this image. Two birds sit on a branch, one chirping away to its
mother. A third bird sits apart, apparently the one who has caused a
problem. The meanings associated with this card are estrangement,
disagreement, separation, opposition, and isolation. Gill gives the
basic meaning as: "Estrangement is serious: while it lasts there can
be success only in small matters. Take small steps, therefore, towards
the warmth and joy of reconciliation." Like the knight above,
sometimes I have to move slowly when making amends or reconnecting with
someone. Over time, my actions will speak much louder than the "I'm
sorry" that is so easy to say. It takes dedication to mend a
relationship; there are no quick fixes.
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