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

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Finding the Center of the Wheel

This week I'll be using the World Spirit Tarot, published by Llewellyn and created by Jessica Godino and Lauren O'Leary. The oracle deck I'll be pairing with it is the Mystic Glyphs; it was published by Red Wheel and created by Barb Rogers. Today's draws are the Wheel of Fortune and "Right Path:"
          The baby, young woman and older woman represent the natural cycles of life. Whether I complain about these changes or pull on my big girl panties and deal with them, it won't stop them from occurring. But an accepting, patient attitude with a dash of humor thrown in will help me maintain equanimity. The center of the wheel indicates my focus within can help me weather the external changes that come. For me, that means a spiritual practice of some sort. Looking at the card Right Path, I am reminded of the search I have been on for several decades. I've dabbled and studied in various philosophies, but never completely invested myself in any of them. Over the past few years, I've found a practice that does feel right, one that provides an anchor while riding that spinning wheel. Yet my ego chafes under the discipline that such a practice requires; it prefers to be entertained with variety. Narayan Helen Liebenson cautions: "Moving from tradition to tradition without being at home in any one of them is said to be like digging many small holes instead of one deep hole." And Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche explains why: "it is important to narrow down the number of practices you engage in, because practice requires long and deep commitment in order to bear fruit." The results will testify as to whether a practice is worthwhile, not my chattering ego. Looking at all the spokes in the wheel reminds me of all the paths I've taken to get where I am now. Maybe commitment isn't such a bad thing after all...

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  1. RoseSeptember 20, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    I think it's the nature and duty of the ego to chafe. Knowing that gives me more breathing space to work with it. I'm waiting on the reprint of the WS deck. I'll be interested to see it here this week.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 20, 2015 at 12:34 PM

      I have to constantly remind my ego it's the secretary, not CEO. :D
      I saw where the Indiegogo campaign to get the WS reprinted was successful, which is a good thing. :)

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    2. RoseSeptember 20, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      LOL at your ego as secretary comment. I'll have to remember that one :D

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  2. EllenSeptember 20, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    This post makes a lot of sense to me right now. My practice was cluttered and unfocused. Now after clearing everything away what really matters seems to cling to me; belong to me. Our path changes like everything in life but it is still our path and our practice; perfectly imperfect.:)

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 20, 2015 at 12:39 PM

      Cluttered was a good word to describe what I originally started with; I seemed to try out and add whatever new and interesting things I came across. But I wasn't spending any quality time doing or studying one area, which meant the practice never bore much fruit. Clearing away and paring down to what matters does feel good, and leaves me with time to do what makes a difference. :)

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