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

Friday, April 10, 2015

Check Your Alignment

From the Songs for the Journey Home comes the Chariot; from the Raven Cards, "Pain:"
          Hey buddy, you seem to have an alignment problem causing your vehicle to pull to the left. The creators of the SJH state the dragon symbolizes creative inspiration, and the peacock represents the competitive ego. No wonder the driver is so focused on controlling the direction. To make progress, I have to be aware of both internal and external challenges. Even though it might look like smooth sailing on the outside, emotional baggage of the past might be creating chaos within. The Raven Card suggests that a fear of pain (anxiety) might be causing mechanical problems. Though the past can be a good indicator of what is likely to happen, it can also make me refuse to be receptive to anything new. I may ignore or unconsciously sabotage an opportunity that feels risky. But regardless of the uncertainty, I need to ask myself if it is worthwhile. The ego will warn me I may end up looking ridiculous, but the dragon will assure me that the process itself could be rewarding.

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  1. EllenApril 10, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    I've had a rather disturbing nightmare last night leaving me rather shattered and out of balance. Probable caused by pain from the past but now it is up to me get a grip on my reins again. For me the dragon is my subconscious fear and the peacock is trying to do as nothing has happened.

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 10, 2015 at 11:11 AM

      I hate dreams like that; they feel so real even when you wake up.

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  2. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    I must be feeling very Pollyanna like today. Maybe buddy is just trying to maneuver a severe turn in the road.
    He's got the dragon lassoed and doesn't appear to be a real scarey beast to me. I always see the raven as trickster, and things are not always as they appear. All that scarey stuff is mostly between my ears, but I still don't like it! I need an oil change!

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 11, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      I think he is just trying to steer, but the raven reminds me that my emotions can pull me off course if I let them. :)

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    2. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 10:29 AM

      Yes our emotions can definitely lead us off course!

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