Against
a swirling background, several figures dance with their arms raised
inside a square. I just got off the phone with a woman and friend I've
known for over 18 years. We don't get to see each other much, but we
both know that if we need the other for any reason, the other would be
there for support. She is the kind of friend who makes an effort to
stay in touch, no matter how hectic our lives become, and I have been
blessed in many ways by having her in my life. The figures in this card
represent our "tribe" of friends and family with whom we can share our
joys and pain. The square represents the stability they offer through
their encouragement and commitment.
"In
everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then
burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all
be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." ~ Albert Schweitzer
From the Heart of Faerie deck today comes the card "The Queen of Passage:"
This
fairy represents surrender, transition, and trust. Life is about
change and moving from one phase to another. Trying to stay in one
place will just stagnate my mind and spirit. With the help of the raven
and kestrel, this queen sees the big picture and knows that transitions
are neither good nor bad but part of our evolution. The pomegranate
she holds reminds me of the myth of Persephone, who spent part of her
time in the underworld and part of her time on earth (representing the
change in seasons). Ebb and flow is just a part of the laws of nature -
it is the rhythm of life and need not be feared.
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