Challenges and Connections

The card chosen today from the Tarot of Durer is the Six of Wands:

“We are continually faced with great opportunities which are brilliantly disguised as unsolvable problems.” ~ Margaret Mead

Gaudenzi (the artist of this deck) uses animals to represent each suit: lions for wands, doves for cups, foxes for swords, and eagles for pentacles/coins.  In this image, someone has tried to build a fence to hamper the lion's ability to hunt.  But from the looks of the fresh kill beneath his paws, this obstacle didn't present much of a challenge.  The Six of Wands emphasizes success in overcoming our struggles.  Had the lion looked at the fence as an unsolvable problem, his stomach would be empty right now.  Instead, he saw it for what it was - a crudely made border that attempted to place limits on him.  How will I see the bumps and detours in the road today?  Will I paint myself inside a fictitious cage and wring my hands?  Hopefully they will only inspire me to work on my goal from a new direction.

     The card pulled from the Philosopher's Stone oracle this morning is "Connection:"

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

Three stone people head in the same direction; pebbles between their heads connect each one to another.  The pebble represents being like-minded and having a common objective.  One may be the leader, but that makes no difference to the other two.  They don't want to be distracted by petty arguments, as they have enough to deal with already.  These people know that working together can create small movements capable of making big changes.  Their connection and dedication are amazing tools for progress.  Now if I could just find a pebble to put between each of the heads of the members of Congress...