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 17, 2015

Sovereign's Orb

From the Art of Life Tarot, the Emperor; from the Tao Oracle, "Decrease:"
          Emperors make rules to keep their realms running smoothly and safe from harm. But what happens if the Emperor makes rules for everyone else but refuses to have any for himself? Then you wind up with Henry VIII, King of England (1491-1547). He had six marriages and treated his wives like breeding cattle, having two executed. Henry made himself Supreme Head of the Church of England after separating from the Roman Catholic Church (because the Pope wouldn't annul his marriage). He was constantly on the verge of financial collapse due to his personal extravagances and costly wars. Becoming severely obese as he aged, his lifestyle was a key component in his death. Henry VIII as Emperor is like the self-centered father who prefers to let his children starve rather than provide support, protection and guidance. It's no surprise then that Decrease showed up from the Tao Oracle, with the image of a deciduous tree in front of an evergreen. It encourages a period of frugality; a time to watch one's resources carefully and use them wisely. All the power and resources in the world won't bring security or joy if they're not used rightly.  

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  1. EllenFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    And if they would be used rightly and if some of us were content with less there would be enough for everyone.
    Guy like this king make it sometimes difficult for me to see the more positive side of the Emperor.:)

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      I wonder if it is humanly possible to have that much power and money at your disposal and not be tainted by it.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    Power and control is the order of the day when it comes to these sorts. There are too many men in this position. Much of the trouble is caused by them. Women are much better at collaboration. If we could 'rule' the world would we really want to?

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 18, 2015 at 10:54 AM

      That would be way too much of a headache for me! And even if you do want to cooperate, so many others might refuse to reciprocate.

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    2. UnknownFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:44 PM

      I think most women would agree Bev. Besides women are goddesses...who could want for more! :)

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