Illustrated
in this image is the myth of Eros and Psyche. Psyche was only able to
be with Eros at night, because he didn't want to reveal his true
identity as a god (he wanted to be loved for love's sake). Psyche,
unfortunately, listened to her sisters who convinced her that he was a
monster who would soon kill her, even though everything she had
experienced with him told her otherwise. But she gave in, and one night
lit a lamp to see Eros identity, who responded to her betrayal by
running away. Why do we let other people's opinions and assumptions
taint what we know to be true? Why couldn't Psyche just communicate
with her husband her fears, instead of following her sisters' advice?
Once betrayed, I am not one who will trust easily again - forgive yes,
but trust no. Psyche too had to earn the faith of her husband again
over a period of time (that involved many tasks). The message for me in
this card is that I can often avoid hurting those I love by refusing to
act on assumptions I don't know to be true. Honest communication can
clear up misunderstandings before they set the ball rolling, creating
events that have a domino effect.
From the Symbolon Deck comes "Vanity Fair:"
From the Symbolon Deck comes "Vanity Fair:"
The
beautiful people in their beautiful clothes are out parading around the
town square with other beautiful people. They are there for only one
purpose - to be seen and noticed. The person that accompanies them is
important in what they can do for their image. These partnerships and
friendships are based on nothing more than ego-inflation. I am reminded
by this card to be honest with myself about why I form relationships
with others. Do they make me feel important and needed? Am I primarily
concerned with what I can get out of it, or instead, is there a feeling
of mutual respect between us?
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