Dance in the Sun, Kiss the Earth

From the Victorian Fairy Tarot, the Sun; from the Haindl Rune Oracle, Wunjo:

          Weatherstone explains that the fairies dance in celebration of the source of light, warmth and growth. The sunflower they are using as a maypole reminds me of its ability to absorb toxic metals and radiation out of the soil. The Sun makes me feel like I've got a chance at a new beginning, a time to see with clarity and focus my energy accordingly. The rune card for the day seems purposefully paired with the Sun; Wunjo is translated as "joy." Look closely at Haindl's painting and you will see a wizard and a rose, an admonition that the happiness is one's own creation. People who understand this concept may seem hermetically sealed from all that's bad in life - stress, worries and woes appear to slide right off of them. But actually they are like the sunflower, able to thrive even in the worst situations. They don't hide from the truth, but seek it out. They choose to do the next right thing even when it would be more beneficial or easier to do what is wrong. They seek out companionship because they know such joy is even better when it spills over to others. It's so much easier for most of us to focus on what is lacking or negative. But Weatherstone reminds me to take a look from a different angle: "You may not fully realize exactly how fortunate you are." Her words are timely: my spiritual principle to work with for March is gratitude.

Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.

~ Thich Nhat Hanh