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

Saturday, July 30, 2016

The Safe Side

From the Norse Tarot, the Queen of Discs; from the Wolf Pack, Risk:
          This resourceful queen is known for her practical nature. So what in the world is she doing standing behind some large boulders with smaller rocks all around? It doesn't seem like a very soft and nurturing place to be, but it could be a place of protection. If she is as grounded as she is supposed to be, she'll know that sometimes safety is the smarter choice. Excitement, adventure and heroism are all great, unless the dangers are greater than any benefits. Which leads straight to the Risk card from the Wolf Pack that shows a wolf about to test out the frozen surface of a lake. Does the potential gain outweigh the potential risk? He doesn't look like he's starving, so if he's chasing a smaller animal out on the ice he might want to think twice. Pragmatism might be boring, but it could possibly save someone from a slippery choice that they can't recover from.  

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  1. EllenJuly 30, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    I often prefer a pragmatic approach over a more fiery and emotional one. But pragmatism asks patience because we have to cool down first , weigh our options next an after that we can make a wise decision.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 30, 2016 at 11:12 AM

      I have a feeling this may be a calm response to fear (rather than jumping onto the ice). But as long as the response is thought out and not impulsive, all should be well. :)

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzJuly 30, 2016 at 10:02 AM

    If your MIL had any money, you'll recognize the back to the wall stance.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 30, 2016 at 11:14 AM

      Most of her cash on hand was used up in her care. But she did have a few investments (which will stay invested).

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  3. Carolyn TindorJuly 30, 2016 at 12:50 PM

    Maybe that Queen has given as much as she can and now stands resolute. The wolf best be prepared, she has gone as far as she can go.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJuly 31, 2016 at 6:16 AM

      That's a good call Carolyn; sometimes we need good boundaries for the "takers" in our lives.

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