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

Monday, June 29, 2015

Plug the Holes

From the Victorian Romantic Tarot, Temperance; from the Flowers' Wisdom Oracle, "Ginger:"
          Unlike the usual Temperance angel, this one is guiding a boat. Boats such as this one are easily tipped over. I have felt neither grounded or well for the past couple of days, because I'm fighting off a virus (likely picked up at the grandson's birthday party). But me being me, I'm finding it hard to rest, even though I feel like I've been run over by a truck. Mahony offers a Scottish saying for this card that I would do well to heed: "He that winna [won't] be ruled by the rudder will be ruled by the rock." The fiery ginger flower seems to be in direct conflict with the cool waters of Temperance, especially since it was given the keyword "initiative." In America, taking the initiative usually means to enthusiastically go after the education, contacts and clients that will make a career successful. But what about taking that same energetic drive to look after my spiritual, physical and emotional health? Why wait until the boat is rapidly sinking before I get motivated in these areas?

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  1. RoseJune 29, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    When we lived in Hawaii, the dramatic and beautiful wild ginger plants that grew with abundance and vigor were among my favorites. Hope you feel better soon. Rest up!

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 29, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      I've never seen a ginger bloom before - I was surprised at how beautiful they were. I can see why the creator of the oracle chose "initiative" for this one. :)

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  2. EllenJune 29, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    "taking that same energetic drive to look after my spiritual, physical and emotional health?" now that is some wise and healthy advise for the both of us. I hope you will get well soon. The more you will rest now, the sooner you will be the old Bev again!
    Hugs

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 29, 2015 at 10:33 AM

      If I can "do" in moderation (only what is a priority) and rest, that should help! :)

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  3. Inner WhispersJune 30, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    I like that Scottish saying, very powerful. Find the path of balance or else ;) As for initiative, sometimes when I'm ill I feel too wiped out to even figure out what I should do. It helped when my Dear One took the initiative and found some info on alternative remedies for me :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM

      As my side of the family is known for being hardheaded, I'm sure one of our ancestors came up with that one, lol.
      Hope you're feeling better - good to have a supportive partner!

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    2. Inner WhispersJuly 1, 2015 at 6:37 AM

      :)

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