This week I'll be using the Navigators of the Mystic Sea Tarot, created by Julia Turk and published by U.S. Games. The other deck I'll be drawing from is the Celtic Lenormand, with artwork by Will Worthington and booklet by Chloe McCracken; it was also published by U.S. Games. Today's cards are the Five of Wands and the "Moon:"
I was not surprised to see the Five of Wands show up today. On Tuesday, the hospital will release my MIL, and "Team Vera" has been running around like someone with his head on fire. Both my brother-in-law and I are organizers and "let's get it done" kind of people. My husband and sister-in-law do things differently and on their own time table. It is easy to step on toes (this card is subtitled "Contention") without meaning to, especially since we are running out of time to get ready (notice the tiny chariot in the background).
The Moon is a perfect explanation for our anxiety; we don't really know what to expect no matter how much we plan. All four of us fear that she will take another tumble, though physical therapy has done wonders. With emotions cranked up high, Team Vera is going to need to communicate well. I told them at our meeting yesterday that I don't want to come across as pushy. If any of my ideas don't suit them, that is perfectly fine. After all, there is only one important person to concentrate on right now, and it's not any of us. Yet the Moon is also a gentle reminder that this intensity will eventually change and level out. Whew - thank goodness!
I hope those wands will align perfectly and everything will go smoothly and work out for the best.
ReplyDeleteI envy you for already having Chloe's lenormand deck. M will buy it for my birthday (beginning of may) So I have to be a bit more patient :)
Thank you Ellen. :)
DeleteI just got Chloe's deck after a long wait, and it's lovely. Her booklet is perfect - lots of information in small, easy-to-digest parts!
My husband and I often turn to each other during difficult situations and say "Do your best, that's all you can do." It's a stressful time so I think your approach is good in letting them know you aren't deliberately being pushy.
ReplyDeleteThey all know you are the organizer type, it's probably a relief to have people like that around, but you know families get a bit touchy under stress. It's always emotional when it's your Mom.
Still no sign of the Celtic Lenormand in Canada. THIS card is a beautiful one. Funny how I can see the whole deck, and see Chloe using it on the blog, but out will leap a card I am sure I've never seen before like this. Wow, such depth and mystery.
Yes, my love of organization can turn into a situation that I over-manage, which is why I felt I should tell them to challenge any idea that they're not on board with.
DeleteI love Worthington's artwork, particularly of natural scenes. I thought it was a bit nutty that U.S. Games published the deck, but it took forever to get here. :)
I hope you get it in Canada soon; it's definitely a keeper.
All the best. So fortunate having several to share the load.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharyn; I've often thought of you bearing all the load with your own mother. Being an "only," that is what I'll be dealing with as my own mother ages. I keep thinking of this as good practice.
DeleteYay, lovely to see you using the Celtic, Bev :D And I think your idea of defusing trouble before it starts by acknowledging that others may have a different approach is excellent - I could probably do with taking that tack myself, sometimes ;)
ReplyDeleteIt took a while to get here, but it was worth the wait! Looking forward to working with it this week - especially since there is such an informative and helpful booklet with it! :)
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