I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Attending to Needs

This week I'll be using the deck and book set of the Tarot of Timeless Truth, created and published by Leila Vey. Today's draw is the King of Cups:
This king, sitting cross-legged in front of a fire, reminds me of some Zen master. I can imagine him offering me advice: "Now people are going to come to you who are distraught. They will want you to be just as upset as they are about whatever is going on. Listen compassionately (make little "mmming" noises where appropriate), but don't become a part of the story. They may not want you to actually fix anything, they may only want someone who will listen to them. Don't give them advice unless they ask for it, and even then, don't be offended if they don't take it. Eventually the sun will set, the waters will be still, and they will calm down." I bow to the wise wisdom of the King of Cups.

The oracle deck I'll be using this week is the Rune Cards created by Tony Linsell and Brian Partridge and published by Anglo-Saxon Books. This morning's card is "Need (Nyd):"
Need pains the heart
yet it is often a help and salvation to the sons of men
if they attend to it soon. ~ Anglo-Saxon poem
I had to laugh when I saw this card was illustrated by a pair of worn-out shoes. I have only one pair of "nice" shoes that I wear occasionally with dress pants. They have holes worn into the soles, and one sole has cracked into two pieces. I've had this comfortable pair of shoes for over 15 years, so I checked to see if they could be repaired. Unfortunately, they are beyond help and hope. Yesterday, when I was out holiday shopping with my mom, I found a somewhat similar style that fit, but the price was $100. I gingerly placed them back on the shelf and walked away. My mother fussed that I never spend money on myself, and I should go back and get them, but I just couldn't do it. Nyd reminds me that before I take on the cares of other people, I should make sure my own needs have been attended to first. Maybe there will be a coupon in the paper...

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  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzNovember 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I've always loved the art on this rune deck, I'm looking forward to seeing more cards.
    I'm with you on $100.00 dress shoes and $10.00 dollar every day all day shoes. Reversed it makes sense.

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    1. thesycamoretreeNovember 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM

      This is my favorite rune deck. I have to agree with you on which to spend more money on!

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  2. EllenNovember 16, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    I bow with you to this king. What a great advice before the holiday season. I have to agree with your mother. You should spend the money on yourself and buy those shoes if you really want them. Just spend less on the presents for everybody else.
    Nowhere it is written: Love thy neighbor more than thyself :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeNovember 16, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      The problem is I need some dress shoes, but I don't really wear them often enough to warrant spending that much money. But, on the other hand, I can't stand to wear shoes that are uncomfortable, so perhaps I should pay for comfort, lol.

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    2. EllenNovember 16, 2013 at 10:32 AM

      If you keep them again for 15 years it is about $6,60 a year for the shoes!!! :)

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    3. thesycamoretreeNovember 16, 2013 at 11:17 AM

      Now that is a valid point! :)

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  3. CaroleNovember 16, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    I agree with Ellen... The purchase price shouldn't stop you if you get good value out of it. I bought a pair of Doc Martens that initially cost me a mint, but I've had these for 6 years now (going on 7) and they're still in good knick, so it was a good deal. :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeNovember 16, 2013 at 4:23 PM

      I did force myself to go shopping and went to almost every shoe store around. I finally found the same shoes for $30 less. All the others I tried hurt my feet, so I broke down and paid the price. :) No tarot decks for me for a while!

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    2. EllenNovember 16, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Good for you. and remember after 15 year they have cost you $ 4,60 a year. Perhaps Santa can buy you a new deck :)

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