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

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

From Fireworks to Anchors

From the Bonefire Tarot, the Two of Cups; from the Day of the Dead Lenormand, the Anchor:
          The Bonefire couple embrace beneath a peach tree, a symbol of longevity and of all that is 'juicy' (not boring) and sweet. What is it that attracts me to another person, that makes me want to make a connection to them? It seems my checklist has changed over the years. When I was young, I wanted a good looking guy for a romantic partner and a friend who shared all the same beliefs I did. Now I prefer the look of character in my partner, a face etched by the wisdom that comes from life experience (which tends to make the bond much juicier than simply sex). Today I appreciate friends who don't mind questioning my ideas and challenge me to be a better person. These are the traits that can make a relationship last long after looks and opinions have changed. The Lenormand Anchor suggests stability and security, which I think are related to a mature relationship. The ups and downs of life don't destroy those kind of ties; instead, they help keep each other grounded.

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  1. TriviumSeptember 6, 2016 at 9:21 AM

    I find that mid/ later years friendships are less intense as I've learned to observe boundaries (my own and those of others) but so much more interesting, healthy and long lasting because of that. And what counts as beauty in my eyes how that has changed. We've come a long way :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 6, 2016 at 9:31 AM

      Ah boundaries... I completely forgot about them (I had none when I was younger). And what a difference they can make!

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  2. Carolyn TindorSeptember 6, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    The tree branches that couple is standing between harkens to the same image - somewhat - of the anchor in the other card, and the peaches overhead and around them similar to the halo around death. Till death do us part. I never could make that promise.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 6, 2016 at 10:26 AM

      I'd be on board with changing those vows (which almost killed my mom trying to live them). How about we agree to love and respect each other until one of us refuses to abide by that?

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  3. EllenSeptember 6, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    My checklist has changed over the years too. And we were lucky and happy we both changed with it. Although we've had our differences talking about them always brought us back together again and often our relationship grew stronger because of it until everything changed.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 6, 2016 at 10:25 AM

      Another quality to add to the list of things that have changed - a willingness to communicate!

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