A Nice Stop on the Journey

From the Cosmic Tarot, the World:

This tarot card often represents completion and competency.  The angel, lion, bull, and eagle symbolize the four fixed astrological signs, the four elements, and the four tarot suits.  The many pieces of the jigsaw puzzle have been gathered and assembled into a whole.  There is a sense of fulfillment and understanding that reaches far beyond the ego's grasp.  The roses swirl around the dancing woman as does the water, implying that she has found a way to flow with rather than fight the current (which has led to her development).  The shepherd's crook she offers up to the Universe - she no longer feels a need to control people or things, nor does she need to use them as a crutch.  Of course this is not the final destination; it is just one stop as other frontiers are explored and other gateways open.

     From the L'Oeil de Lotus comes "Loyalty:"

Take care of a dog's basic needs, add in some quality time of play and love, and you'll have a friend for life.  Yet dogs who have been treated cruelly will react in kind.  Loyalty does not mean blind obedience, but dedication and commitment.   Regardless of the goal, I need to be prepared to put in a steadfast and devoted effort.  The ball beside the dog is another reminder that I must be a team player in this effort, rather than a coach or referee.  My goal is to learn, not be a guru.