I've
always thought this card should be entitled "The Pyrrhic Victory." The
guy with the smug smile and the swords has won the argument, but he has
destroyed something more important in the process - his relationships
and the respect others have for him. Whenever there is a difference of
opinion or beliefs, it is sometimes hard to remember that perhaps my
knowledge is limited. When engaged with someone who is in the same
place, there is a desire to belittle, bait, and obliterate. But like
the "winner" in the image above, I will soon find that I've lost much
more than I've gained.
From the Goddesses and Sirens Oracle comes the card "Sirens/Temptation:"
From the Goddesses and Sirens Oracle comes the card "Sirens/Temptation:"
With
women as beautiful as these, I can see why men might overlook the
monster lurking in the background or the collection of skulls and
skeletons strewn about. And once they do see them, it's too late. Just
as the Sirens lured sailors to their death with their songs, I can get
caught up in my emotions or a self-righteous attitude.
If I act from this place of imbalance (as it is tempting to think I
know what is best), I invariably wind up with a mess to clean up. Best
to check for those bones lying about first...