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

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Chugging Along

This week I'll be using the Deck of the Bastard, so named because it is a compilation of historical decks, including the Rider-Waite, Soprafino, Etteilla and others. It was created and self-published by Elaine Wilkinson (aka Seven Stars). The other deck I'll be drawing from is the Marseille Oracle, created and published by Lo Scarabeo with a booklet by Isa Donelli. Today's draws are the Knight of Pentacles and "Progress:"
          G.K. Chesterton once said, “Do not free a camel of the burden of his hump; you may be freeing him from being a camel.” This quote describes the dutiful, hard-working Knight of Pentacles. He doesn't have any armor on because he has tasks to begin and projects to complete; he could care less about fights or arguments. He is grounded and practical, focused on fulfilling his obligations and producing something he can be proud of. Though he might not be speedy, there's need to worry about his loyalties - he's as true blue as they come.
          With the combination of this knight and train, it's impossible not to think of "The Little Engine that Could." This children's story was often used to show the value of optimism, hard work and tenacity. Donelli's booklet suggests "Follow your instinct." Even if the train has to switch tracks at some point, all these qualities are bound to help you make progress. I'm wondering if these cards reflect the fact that after weeks of no interest, I recently sold a Lojong deck and received an email from another person requesting to buy one. I'm a happy little locomotive today.
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  1. EllenFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Congrats with you sale! That is wonderful
    This horse is more fiery then any other horse of the K.o.P. He is prancing with joy for you :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:40 AM

      Thanks Ellen. :) I can't help but get excited like that horse! I'm not really making more than a few dollars on each one, but it is encouraging to know someone likes something that I've created.

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    2. EllenFebruary 1, 2015 at 9:50 AM

      Although I haven't bought I do like you deck really very much but we all have to make choices and lately I am more drawn to tarot
      Hugs

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    3. thesycamoretreeFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      (((Ellen))), I completely understand! :)

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  2. CarolFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Great cards today. Am happy for the recent interest in your deck and am sure there will be more. Just the thought your deck is and will bring creative joy to however many folks is priceless. Can't wait to get mine :))))

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      I will be excited to see what you think of it when you have it in hand. :) I'll be posting it tomorrow, and it will probably take two weeks to arrive (going by my other Canada shipments).

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2015 at 9:43 AM

    Note to Carol (whom I don't know, but never afraid to butt in, I press on): The Lojong Cards and Bev's photos and arrangements of things in the photos, is one of the best decks I've ever bought. Her thoughtful commentary is also excellent.

    More Canadians should buy it, Bev does good shipping to Canada.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:41 AM

      J, you might be a new acquaintance, but I already think of you as a friend. :) Thank you for the "plug" and the kind words about the Lojong deck!

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