The Perils of Progress

This week I'll be using the Thoth Tarot, designed by Aleister Crowley and illustrated by Lady Frieda Harris; it was published by U.S. Games. Today's draw is the Eight of Wands:

These wands, that are titled "Swiftness," look so different from the others in their suit I almost didn't recognize them. They are like bolts of lightning, shooting outward in all direction. They sit atop an octahedron which overlays a square. The energy here suggests that there will be quick movement from the two-dimensional to the three-dimensional, or in other words, ideas and goals are about to get grounded in reality. The rainbow arc above suggests that this will be a favorable event, a progression I should welcome.

The other deck I'll be using this week is the Vertical Oracle, created by Antero Alli with images by Sylvie Pickering; it was published by Vertical Pool. This morning's card is "Chapel Perilous:"

This disturbing and chaotic card is described as "the dangers of self-delusion" and implores that I make sure I see the difference between reality and illusion. As the creator says, "eat the meal not the menu." To be honest, when change happens in my life (especially quickly), I can turn into Chicken Little and imagine the sky to be falling. Panic can make emotions appear logical, even when there is no evidence to back them up. So if I start down that perilous road, I'll have to breathe deeply, pull out my detective hat, and search for facts.