Power of the Few

From the Sun and Moon Tarot, the Ten of Pentacles; from the Wisdom Keepers Oracle, Revolution:

          What can you grow when you're in a committed relationship with other people? I think of families, businesses, support groups, clubs, teams and other organizations. The Ten of Pentacles represents abundance and security on all levels. Hard work and loyalty can build and sustain just about anything (just as the opposites can tear them down). In the Revolution card, the Celtic symbols and keyhole tattooed on this woman's forehead reminded me of Boudica. Queen of the Iceni tribe, she was supposed to take over leadership when her husband was killed. But the Romans honored no such laws, especially for women; they flogged Boudica, raped her daughters and took the Iceni lands as Roman property. She led her tribe and others against the Roman Empire, not just to exact revenge, but to attain the respect and peace the Britons deserved. Though the uprising was initially successful (and caused Nero to consider removing forces from Britain), Boudica was eventually defeated. But she and her troops made a lasting impression. A bronze statue of her riding high in her chariot now stands on the Thames embankment next to the Houses of Parliament in the old Roman capital of Britain, Londinium (now known as London).

Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.

~ Margaret Mead