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

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Laser-like Mind

From the Alchemical Renewed Tarot, the King of Swords; from the Radiant Sun Oracle, "Concentration:"
          The Master of Air and Intellect speaks truthfully, thinks objectively and acts deliberately. With his sword (and sharp beak and talons), he shreds fantasy, assumptions and falsehoods. This King distills fact from fiction and operates solely on the evidence uncovered. Paired with this no-nonsense card is Concentration (Saturn in Gemini), showing an imp riding a pair of lips. While the imp is thrilled with all sorts of mindless chatter, the King would prefer not to have to deal with any more opinions that have nothing to do with reality. Those tiny swords are probably from the king's minions trying to get rid of this bothersome distraction. With all the media sources available, there are plenty of ways to divert my attention. But focus and patience (like the spider in its web) will allow me to uncover useful facts instead floating adrift in a fantasy world.

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  1. RoseSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    This seems a natural pairing, doesn't it. I like your description of the little swords as the King's minions. That's brilliant. And I hear you on the attention-diverting media!

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 10, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Ack, my attention has been all over the place lately, mostly in "planning" mode!

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  2. EllenSeptember 10, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Beware of the the addictive planner fever (social media)
    Just like you I am trying to sift the information and tempting possibilities provided by the internet. For instance I am skipping unboxing video's from YouTube: saving me time and money and lots of obsessive hunting behavior

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 10, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      The internet can lead me down a long, winding rabbit hole. Before I start surfing, I have to ask myself if I have a purpose or if I'm just looking for a distraction.

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