Inquisitive Solutions

From the Shining Tribe Tarot, the Knower of Stones (Knight of Pentacles):

This fellow didn't stick his finger in a light socket, but he is full of active energy.  He's the inventor and the problem solver - he tries out multiple tests and has dozens of trials until he finds something that works.  He's the organic farmer who works to find a biological pest control to replace a chemical one, or the chef who experiments in order to perfect a pastry recipe.  This Knower/Knight doesn't spend all his time dreaming up original ideas, he goes out and checks his theories to see if they will hold water; if he's not triumphant, he'll keep trying other alternatives until he finds what works.  In this drawing he's having a "Eureka!" moment, finally putting the last piece in the puzzle with a successful result.

From the animal tiles today comes the "Elephant:"

Eknath Easwaren, founder of the Blue Mountain Meditation Center, once relayed a story told to him by his grandmother.  In India, elephants are often a big part of parades, but they face many temptations as they walk past marketplace stalls that sell bananas or other such foods.  To keep their inquisitive trunks from wandering over to snatch a sample, their caretakers would sometimes give them a baton to hold.  Like the elephant, my mind can wander in a million different directions instead of focusing on what I'm supposed to be doing.  This animal reminds me to stay present with the task at hand, avoiding distractions that will keep me from a successful completion.