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, March 3, 2015

Attitude of Alliance

From the New Revised Art Tarot, the Four of Wands; from the Viking Lenormand, the "Woman:"
          The square shape of the rods, as well as the small triangle above, indicate stability. The shape makes me think of the phrase "square up," which could suggest settling a bill or making something conform to a set guide. The "T" inside the triangle represents a Masonic T-square, a symbol of measurement and order. Well-planned thought and action are necessary if a solid foundation is to be created. The Woman (read as an oracle rather than Lenormand) would represent nurturing, receptive and cooperative qualities. So what does the Ace of Spades above her have to do with the feminine? The T-square gave me a clue - measured words. Women do tend to be more verbal than men. In this case, whatever is said needs to be based in truth with an attitude of alliance. Clear, respectful communication rather than assumptions will be a top priority.

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  1. EllenMarch 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    The older I get the more easy it becomes to keep my big mouth shut and let others have their say first. I used to be in love with the sound of my own voice but nowadays I do prefer silence too :D

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 3, 2015 at 8:42 AM

      I think one of my biggest life lessons has been not to assume someone else knows what I'm thinking - I have to tell them. :)

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  2. RoseMarch 3, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Takeaway here for me is loud and clear...The Mother is the first Guru.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 3, 2015 at 3:22 PM

      Now if only the media and politicians could grasp that idea...

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  3. Inner WhispersMarch 4, 2015 at 6:25 AM

    Clear, respectful communication is always a good idea, yet surprisingly challenging to achieve.

    As for me, I see the notion that we women form the foundations of a happy, stable home - connected, but a slightly different focus to your reading. A reminder for me that what I do as a mother has value, even if society doesn't tend to value it much...

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 4, 2015 at 6:44 AM

      Amen, sister. I think every family unit, community, etc. that is stable and happy have strong women in the background laying the groundwork.

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    2. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 2:48 PM

      Well if 80% communication is listening. I'm best off to put a sock in it.

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    3. thesycamoretreeMarch 4, 2015 at 6:49 PM

      Listening is definitely a skill - but I don't think I do it at 80%, lol.

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