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, August 17, 2015

Scorched Earth

From the Tabula Mundi Tarot, the Princess of Wands (Page); from the Alchemist's Oracle, the "Throat Chakra:"
          This lass must not have wanted to risk any burn holes in her new shirt while cooking on the grill. Of course that's not really practical, but neither is she. Her crest is the tiger, a symbol of "willpower, fiery sensuality and courage," according to Meleen. Prudence and its cousins aren't on her list of attributes. Being Earth of Fire, she's got plenty of tinder to burn - a typical youth. Give her a project or a purpose she feels strongly about, and she'll enthusiastically put her passion to work. But without any direction or boundaries, she's likely to inadvertently adopt a scorched earth policy. The water hose that may keep her from burning out of control appears in the Throat Chakra. When my inner fires are raging, I may lose sight of some important truths: all lives matter, life is precious, and violence (including verbal violence) won't solve anything. The solution begins with listening and communicating with tolerance and respect.

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  1. RoseAugust 17, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    My first response upon seeing that Princess with her grill was a visceral one--never fry bacon without a shirt on. Ask me how I know lol ;) But more to the point, you're so right and thank you for the reminder that giving voice to our passion, to what inspires requires the tempering influence of Listening.

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 17, 2015 at 12:48 PM

      Heehee, the hard lessons we learn sometimes. :)
      Giving voice compassionately should be taught in schools as a subject.

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  2. Inner WhispersAugust 18, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Ha ha, hilarious description of this Princess. And I love where you took it. I'd just see speaking with passion, but you're so right. The Throat Chakra is not just about speaking, but when well-balanced is about doing so with truth and compassion. As for giving voice compassionately, it is taught in schools, but only on counselling courses and the like. Totally agree, it would be wonderful to teach it to kids! Imagine the difference that could make... :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 18, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      It could make a huge difference here, especially with the youth and young adults in inner cities where there is poverty, unemployment, etc. They feel like words with violence is the only way to be noticed and heard. Of course now that I think about it, the city leaders could use a class in listening with compassion!

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    2. Inner WhispersAugust 18, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      Ain't that the truth, and not just there! :D

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