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, February 3, 2015

Get Crackin'

From the Deck of the Bastard, the Queen of Wands; from the Marseille Oracle, "Undertakings:"
          If you want to know how the King of Wands manages to follow through on all his many obligations and projects, look no further than the woman behind the man. This queen nurtures by encouraging others, goading them when self-confidence flags and cheering for them as each step of progress is made. She has a way of choosing people she knows are capable (notice that pointing finger), though they may have little faith in themselves. Her enthusiasm is infectious; she's like lighter fluid added to a small flame. The pair of boots used as a depiction for Undertakings made me remember visiting a fire station with a group of preschoolers and watching how fast a firefighter can get ready. One of the first things they do is jump into their boots and pull up their suspenders. The booklet's phrase for this card is "Don't hesitate to proceed." Sounds like I better get crackin' this morning, or that queen might light a fire under me.
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  1. EllenFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Haha this reminds me of a FlyLady rule:
    "FlyLady believes that you feel and act differently when you are completely dressed with shoes on your feet, even if you’re not leaving the house. It makes you feel ready to go!"
    As always I am amazed how well you blend your two cards together

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 3, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      I agree with FlyLady. :D Once I've had my morning shower and gotten dressed, I'm ready to take on the day!

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    2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:20 PM

      I don't know if they do it everywhere, but here when the station needs groceries, four firemen come to the grocery store in their fire truck. longish story too tired to write it :)

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    3. thesycamoretreeFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:38 PM

      That wouldn't work here - the truck would be mobbed by kids while they were doing their shopping. :D

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  2. UnknownFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Wow the Deck of Bastards! LOL too funny! Well I'll tell you I got crackin' this morning after a plumbing issue, almost a flat tire, maybe some transmission problem and snow up to my armpits after a GD Winter shit storm here and the now I'm almost completely cracked! I do love that Queen of Wands! She must have been with me this morning! I'm ready for a good brunch of bacon and eggs!

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      It sounds like you deserve a nice brunch after all those hoops you've had to jump through. Now go crack some eggs! :D

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