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

Monday, April 21, 2014

The Gate to Elsewhere

From the Dark Goddess Tarot, the Seven of Cups:
Drink from the cup. Enter the gate to elsewhere.
For a while now, I've felt restless, discontent and despondent, so it was no surprise to draw this card. These feelings wash over me like dew that condenses on the grass each morning. And just as the sun dries the moisture with its heat, my projects and obligations keep this discomfort at a distance. But here is Maeve, whose name in Irish Gaelic means "she who intoxicates." All her cups on the shelves are the many ways I've kept busy, allowing me to overlook those emotions. I've gotten a brief pleasure from each cup I've sipped, but none have been satisfying for the long run. Maeve encourages me to find a passion that lasts, one that gives my life purpose and fulfills me emotionally. It is my responsibility to find that "gate to elsewhere."

From the Tattwa Cards comes the draw "Air: Seed of Earth:"
Squaring the Circle
The phrase "squaring the circle" came from a problem in geometry which involved constructing a square that is equal in area to a circle. In common speech, it refers to trying to solve a difficult problem - quite appropriate for the challenge Maeve has tossed down at my feet. How do I choose one from all those ideas and fantasies (air) that is actually practical and realistic (earth)? Is there a holy grail for each person? 



6 comments:

  1. Perhaps those brief sips where necessary to bring you to this moment of acknowledgement. Without these sips, which weren't that satisfying, maybe you would have been drowned in this depressed feelings. I do think there is a holy grail for everyone and at the same time I do believe when you pursue it to eagerly you will not find it. I think that the day you will hold it you will know it is the one

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    1. Your reply my friend is full of wisdom; I thank you for that as well as your support and encouragement!

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    2. You give me a lot of the same things too Sycamore. You fill my cup more than your know I thank you for that my dear friend

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    3. You make my face and heart smile. :)

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  2. Hi thesycamoretree! You have a lot of positive energy, and you are positive, encouraging and generous, so don't feel despondent, you will find your inner voice, just take your time, stop for a while, and in calm, with no pressures. When you don't expected it will appear your true life purpose. What if your blog, (which is so nice and interesting) and blogging, sharing, exchanging ideas, thoughts, experiences with all of us, is one of your life purposes? A big kiss and Muchas Estrellas!!! Get well!!! :)

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    1. Las Magas, thank you for stopping by and leaving such a kind and positive message; your words of encouragement are much appreciated!

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