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

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Bunny Feet

From the Shining Tribe Tarot, the Gift of Trees (Queen of Wands); from the Animal Tiles, "Rabbit:"
       Pollack uses two snakes to illustrate the ida and pingala nadis, or energy pathways. While the third nadi (sushumna) runs up the spine and is connected with awakening, the ida and pingala are more directed at dealing with the day-to-day situations in our lives. The lunar ida is said to be nurturing and feminine; the solar pingala is described as stimulating and masculine. The Queen of Wands knows how to be supportive when needed, yet she can also challenge and inspire. Both sides are needed to reach the fruit on the tree.
       Rabbit (capable of producing forty offspring a year) is associated with creativity, a fitting partner with the Queen. But the rabbit is connected with lunar energy - prey not predator - and must constantly be on guard to prevent becoming lunch for a hawk, coyote or fox. I can sympathize with the hyper-alertness of the rabbit this morning. I've been tending to sick, struggling people and pets, none of whom seem to be improving. Unlike the Queen who will make sure she is taking care of herself while she encourages others, I have let those things slide which keep me sane while in a caretaker role. Yet I need to step into those big bunny feet when it comes to self-preservation, or I'm going to be the one who needs rescuing.

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  1. EllenOctober 28, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Let's hop away together to a carrot patch and treat ourselves. I can so relate to caring too much for sick family members and pets :D
    Honestly you do deserve some time out or a treat or anything that makes you happy and lifts up your spirit!
    Encouraging hugs

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 28, 2014 at 7:58 AM

      A delicious salad with you sounds like the perfect treat! :) Thank you dear friend for keeping my spirits up.

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  2. UnknownOctober 28, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Nice post! I can relate to the hyper-alert creative rabbit who over stretches, for sure. I'm taking this post a friendly reminder to pull the echinachea and cold-fx out of the cupboard today. Maybe a hot tea and some carrot juice, too ;)

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 28, 2014 at 11:41 AM

      Sitting still with a hot cup of tea (and taking some deep breaths) sounds like sane advice for me right now. Add some pineapple juice and a bit of ginger to that carrot juice, and I'd be up for one of those too! :D Thanks for stopping by Chris!

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  3. Neopagan PriestessOctober 28, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    The Gift of Trees highlights for me the connection between breath and creativity - both rely on inspiration :) Hope you find some time for pranayama and/or artwork, between the nursing!

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 28, 2014 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks for the reminder Kerry. :) The nice thing about pranayama is that it can go with you wherever you are and can be practiced in just about the middle of anything!

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    2. Neopagan PriestessOctober 28, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      So true :)

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