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

Saturday, October 18, 2014

The Pleasure of the Present Moment

This week I'll be using the Tarot of Durer, created by Manfredi Toraldo and Giacinto Gaudenzi and published by Lo Scarabeo. The oracle deck I'll also be using is the Philosopher's Stone, created by De Es and published by AG Muller. Today's draws are the Three of Chalices and "Stop:"
 In the Durer deck, each suit is associated with an animal: the dove with Cups, the fox with Swords, the lion with Wands and the eagle with Pentacles. This morning's card is quite different from the usual "three ladies dancing" version. Here the dove holds a cup, the tree winds a branch around a cup, and another sits at the man's feet. I am reminded that having a joyful experience doesn't always look like the usual party. Yesterday I had a long walk, paying attention to what was new or changing in the green world. Last night, I had a wonderful time at the meditation group. Today, my daughter and I plan to meet one of our book club buddies at the coffee shop. All three experiences embrace this Three of Cups card for me.
Generally I would read the Stop card from the Philosopher's Stone as a barrier or restraint of some kind. But adding in the Three of Cups puts a different spin on it. It suggests that when I am in a joy-filled moment to stop and truly appreciate it. I don't need to be planning what I'm going to be doing next or thinking about what happened yesterday. It is only important to experience the pleasure of the present moment.

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  1. EllenOctober 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    My dear Bev I am so happy you are having these uplifting experiences and also one together with you daughter. I hope this has taken you mind off worrying about the future. Living in the now is the best medicine ever
    Hugs

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 18, 2014 at 11:30 AM

      What a difference a day makes. :) Of course it might change in the next hour, but right now it is GOOD!

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  2. Neopagan PriestessOctober 18, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Wow, that Stop card is powerful! Makes me think of the expression, between a rock and a hard place. Which is also a time when we need to stop, and be present with what is. Glad to hear your present moment sounds pretty joyful :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 18, 2014 at 5:51 PM

      I do like this oracle for just that reason - simple but powerful images. :)
      And thank you, it's been a nice day all around!

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  3. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 11:20 AM

    Bev,

    Lovely to hear about your very pleasant day of out-and-about. I find if I allow myself to go with the flow, I can enjoy those gentle moments, that become special to me, because I can savour them being in the present. <3

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    1. thesycamoretreeOctober 19, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      Moving with "what is" instead of fighting the current is definitely a better way to enjoy each moment. :)

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