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

Friday, December 13, 2013

Lacing Up

From the Wildwood Tarot, the Two of Stones (pentacles/coins):
The spring boxing matches between hares are the source of the phrase "mad as a March hare." Scientists originally thought this was a battle between males, but later figured out it was a female fighting off the unwanted advances of an overexcited male. The stance of the female indicates that if I am to maintain my balance and well-being today, whether physically or financially, I am going to have to stand up for myself when someone insists I must do what they want. No problem... I'm lacing up my gloves now.

From the Shaman's Oracle comes the "Dancer of Inspiration:"
This cave drawing reminds me of a spinning top, and thus a connection to the balance in the tarot card above. Inspiration is an idea or influence that stimulates me to action. Have you ever found yourself moving to some music or singing along without consciously thinking about doing it? That is the magic of inspiration - it motivates. Rather than do what I "should," maybe today is a good day for moving as I'm inspired to do so.
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  1. EllenDecember 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Shouldn't everyday be like that???
    When you stand your ground there will always be room for inspirational flow.
    That's definitely worth fighting for: time and space for you

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    1. thesycamoretreeDecember 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

      I always have two "selves" fighting it out inside. One looks all prim and wags her finger saying, "Don't be so selfish!" The other looks like a two-year-old and yells, "Me! Me! Me!" Somewhere in between is a mediator that finds a compromise between both sides. :)

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    2. EllenDecember 13, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      I don't know I you've heard of Transactional analysis (psychology) This theory teaches us about the internal child, adult and parent (3 egostates) The adult is like your mediator

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    3. thesycamoretreeDecember 13, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Isn't that the neo-Freudian, "I'm OK, You're OK" guy? If so, I am familiar with it, though it's been a while (I was a Psych major - long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away). :D

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    4. EllenDecember 13, 2013 at 11:01 AM

      Yes that's the one! It's been a long time for me too since I've read the books. :)

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  2. Las Magas December 13, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Hi thesycamoretree! Your post gives energy to me, and inspires me. I totally agree with you: Today I 'll move by "what I want and inspires me" and not by "I should"!!! :) I send you Muchísimas (= a lot lot) Estrellas!!!!!!!

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    1. thesycamoretreeDecember 13, 2013 at 10:11 AM

      When I just follow my "shoulds" and not my inspiration, I usually wind up weighted down with lots of resentments!

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  3. Neopagan PriestessDecember 15, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Ooh, I love the sound of that, following your inspiration and standing up for what you believe in - definitely a good combination :D

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