Innovations and Fresh Ideas

  From the Gaian Tarot, the Magician:

Rather than the wand most magicians have, this man connects to Spirit through drumming.  His spiritual connection is evident not just by the infinity sign over his head, but by the look on his face - pure bliss.  The feather, candle, stone and shell on his altar represent the four elements; these resources are available for him to use to creatively express himself.  There is something quite magical that happens when we release the hold of ego and tap into our Higher Self (or whatever you choose to call it).  What we are able to produce is more innovative and wonderful than anything we could have generated on our own.  Yet inspiration is only part of the equation; the will must be focused so that we bring this discovery down to earth and into reality.

     From the Goddess Oracle, "Vila: Shape-shifting:"

Vila was a name given to the powerful nature spirits in eastern Europe.  These woodland beings guarded the plants and animals of the forest, and could shape-shift into any natural being or element.  Vila's lesson is to become more flexible in the way we think and the way we act.  The way to wholeness is through expanding our awareness and perception rather than fighting to stay comfortably in the our own little box.  It's easy to think we're open-minded and adaptable, but what happens when we meet someone who has opinions or ideas very different from our own?  Do we immediately feel the need to push back by asserting our views and defending our position?  Or can we listen with open ears and a receptive mind to see if perhaps there is something new to learn?