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, January 3, 2014

Spilling Over

From the Thoth Tarot, the Three of Cups:
Lotus blossoms fill "fruit" cups, and as each fills to the brim, it overflows into the sea below. Abundance is a perfect title Crowley chose to describe this card. It's been freezing cold and rainy here, so I have been in clean-out mode inside the house. All day yesterday and the day before, my daughter and I have been going through mountains of books (many from when she was just a toddler). Between the two of us, we had six large boxes of books to give away. Our local library accepts donations which they sell (very cheaply) to the public, so we dropped them off there. Our abundance will be shared, which will then spill over to others. Today I'll be hunting more boxes, because Goodwill will be my next destination. It feels good to lighten our load, but even better that the things we enjoyed will be recycled so that they can be appreciated by someone else.

From the Vertical Oracle comes the card "Mercy:"
A feminine face peeks out from the soft petals of a white rose. The author describes mercy as "the forgiving power of compassion." I couldn't wrap  my brain around this card at first, until I realized I have been frustrated by others. I've been in an upbeat mood while many of those around me are channeling their inner Eeyore. I'm irritated because I feel they are raining on my parade. Yet I can travel on my merry way and respectfully allow them the same opportunity. After all, they are not responsible for my happiness, as I am not responsible for their joy and contentment.
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  1. EllenJanuary 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    What a lovely way to release old stuff from the past. I have to admit I find it difficult to part form my "stuff" Perhaps I am afraid I will loose the attached memories if I'll give them away :D

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:22 AM

      I live with two pack rats in a small house. My daughter is a however a bit like me in that too much stuff can make her feel overwhelmed. When we sort through items to give away, we always keep what we use and what we have a sentimental attachment to. :)

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    2. EllenJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:51 AM

      Hopefully my eldest will take a lot of stuff with her when she is moving out. There are also lots of belongings from my husband which I cannot give away. because he might want them some day. He used to be a pack rat too

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  2. Neopagan PriestessJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:57 AM

    Clearing out is a wonderful thing to do! I was thinking about it just yesterday. I have a bunch of pregnancy workouts that I will recycle in a couple of months time. And with number two on the way, we will reuse and then give away stuff from number one that has been cluttering our storeroom for years. So, not as good as actually clearing out six boxes, but the intention is there :D

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:05 AM

      Any little corner I can clear out makes me feel better. And once I start, the momentum keeps me going. Yesterday my daughter (who was the one who got me started with all this) said, "Oh my gosh, I've unleashed the kraken!" :D

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    2. Neopagan PriestessJanuary 4, 2014 at 8:16 AM

      :D Feels good!

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