Strong Foundation

From the Waking the Wild Spirit Tarot, the Smith (Four of Fire/Wands); from the MentorSpirit Cards, Honesty:

          This smith has melted metal ore at high temperatures and now pours it into a mold. When it cools, he will hammer the piece into its final shape (the word "smith" means to hit or strike). Palin likens his forge to our will; it is the fire inside us that helps us take raw inspiration and shape it as we desire. I wonder what this man's crafted piece will be - a weapon, a farming implement, a tool for building or creating, or just something of beauty? Our wills are constantly shaping our lives, sometimes in conscious ways and other times in unconscious ways. With the Four of Fire/Wands, a foundation has been laid. Perhaps before things progress any further, we can make sure what we're building is really what we want. As Alan Morinis wrote, "Too often, we become aware of the desire only when we discover ourselves already living out circumstances of which we are unquestionably the author, and which we have to deal with, even though we didn’t consciously choose them." The image on the Honesty card reminds me of a jellyfish; both can cause us some discomfort. Fear of consequences can make us ignore or reshape the truth, while real honesty is not swayed by self-serving biases. And though dishonesty seems to protect us, it will eventually bring down whatever we've built. The truth, on the other hand, will make for a strong foundation.