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

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Blemish Free?

From the Morgan-Greer Tarot, the Seven of Pentacles; from the Gods and Titans/Goddesses and Sirens Oracles, Nuada:
          This farmer has carefully planted and cultivated his crop with good results. When I am on the downhill side of the mountain, it can become easy to begin to rush toward the finish line. But the Seven of Pentacles calls for a full pause and patience. An assessment is in order before assuming everything is going as planned. There are still things to be wary of, such as pests and weather forecasts. Proceed with caution only after the evaluation is done. Nuada was the King of Erin, one of the mythical races of Ireland. A fierce warrior and wise king, he had his hand cut off in battle. His people believed if a ruler was not 'whole,' he was not fit to rule. The Dannans chose another king who had neither wisdom nor a sense of justice, and their kingdom soon felt the consequences. Eventually Nuada's hand was magically replaced with a silver hand, and he resumed leadership. Nuada's story warns against seeking perfection. While the farmer wants a good crop, it is only natural that his fruits will have a few blemishes. If he's smart, he know it's what's inside that counts.

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  1. EllenFebruary 15, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    I have to admit I am very picky with the fruit I choose at the groceries but the apples from my apple tree are all picked and eaten even thought they are not perfect (minus the ones which the worms got first) :) And O my, do they taste good

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 15, 2017 at 10:11 AM

      I'm the same way. :) I was just having a (tongue-in-cheek) conversation with a friend about my "dirt" being cleaner than someone else's "dirt."

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  2. Carolyn TindorFebruary 15, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    Farmers or Warriors. Those that cultivate the land and those that conquer. I guess we need both.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 15, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Or at least protect those who can't protect themselves.

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  3. TriviumFebruary 15, 2017 at 1:42 PM

    Reminds me how much time is wasted at work doing pretend evaluations because everyone wants a blemish free record...so no opportunity to learn deeply from mistakes.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 15, 2017 at 5:19 PM

      Sounds like a "cover-my-butt" assessment rather than one than lends itself to making progress. :)

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