Freya,
twin sister of Frey from yesterday's draw, was the Norse goddess of
love, fertility and beauty and the patron of crops and birth. The cat
who sits at her feet is in reference to the two felines who pulled her
chariot (quite a feat to get a cat to do anything!); the swallow was a
sign of spring and thus sacred to her. She carries her shield on her
back, leaving her heart vulnerable but also open to love. I've watched
two Canada geese nest at the holding pond near my house for the past
month. They stuck it out through all the destruction, construction and
noise a Baptist church wrought on their habitat in order to build a
parking lot. But I was cheered to see the geese bring out four fluffy
goslings the other day and watched with happiness as they swam close to
their parents. Unfortunately, the goslings lasted only a few days - a
red-shouldered hawk made quick work of them. Though it broke my heart
to see them killed, I know that this too is a part of the natural cycle
of life. Barrett's portrayal of the Empress reminds me that to have a
heart open to love requires great strength and the willingness deal with
the emotional pain that might come as a result.
From the Wolf Pack, "Happiness:"
From the Wolf Pack, "Happiness:"
It's
been a long while since I ran or did cartwheels just for the sheer joy
of it, but this card reminds me that physically expressing my emotions
can bring a sense of fulfillment and gratitude. Of course I have been
known to dance and twirl when no one was watching...
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