Pause and Take a Deep Breath

From the Motherpeace Tarot, the Two of Swords:

A woman holds a feather in each hand, making an infinity design in the air, while balancing on one foot.  The stork next to her reminds me of the stork pose in yoga, where one knee is lifted at a 90 degree angle while pointing the toe on that same leg downward.  Balance asanas require focus and a still mind, two things this woman doesn't have but is attempting to find.  The ocean and full moon suggest that this woman is overwhelmed with emotions and can't think straight.  Like the yoga pose, she needs mental space in order to take a deep breath and figure out what to do.  This temporary withdrawal is just a pause; being grounded in the moment will help her detach.  Then her decisions will be made with clarity and purpose rather than just being a reaction to a situation.

     From the Ogham Oracle comes "Gorse - Onn:"

Onn is believed to be derived from the Old Irish word fonn, meaning the "sole of a foot."  Such a definition suggests both a foundation but also movement.  For me, I understand it as a need to find my center (stability) before making any moves.  Gorse is a spiny, evergreen shrub that can be a fire hazard because of the oils in its branches.  Though burned to the ground, the roots will eventually regrow the plant.  This danger reminds me to avoid emotional outbursts that will quickly bring any progress made back to zero.