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

Friday, September 2, 2016

Stream of Life

From the Motherpeace Tarot, the Fool; from the Toltec Oracle, Miktlantekutli:
          The Fool represents that part of us that lives in the flow of life, fully trusting and filled with wonder. Oblivious to what most people would fear, she moves through her days with curiosity and excitement. The Amanita muscaria mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties and use by Siberian shamans, suggest an openness that is not hindered by the ego. Miktlantekutli, the Lord of Death, was a sacred figure who reminded the Toltecs that there was only one thing of which they could be certain. There was no time to waste; a purposeful life with heart was of utmost importance. In the card, a man's water pot shows a crack, representing the body that wears down. Sanchez writes, "What used to give you life is not giving it anymore. You should move on to the next stage. Don't hesitate..."

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  1. EllenSeptember 2, 2016 at 8:19 AM

    I immediately started humming: "Just Around the Riverbend" from Pocahontas :)
    Oh to have the curiosity of a child again....

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 2, 2016 at 8:33 AM

      I think that was one of the first movies I ever took my daughter to see (don't remember if she liked it, but I did!).

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  2. Carolyn TindorSeptember 2, 2016 at 8:56 AM

    I love the Fool card. This is one is very interesting. I like this pairing of The Fool and Death, natural partners in the dance of Life.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 2, 2016 at 2:32 PM

      This pair sort of adds to the pair I had yesterday. :)

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