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, May 5, 2017

Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Storms

From the Monstarot Tarot, the Five of Coins; from the Oracle of Toy Classics, the Yo-yo:
          A weary and bedraggled monster finds shelter and a rock to rest on - only to discover the rock is more than a simple rock! Hardship, whether physical or financial, is a reality everyone will experience at some point. Often we forget that there is support available (sometimes under our noses), but even those who are willing to extend a hand must first be asked (so they will know how to help). ESP is not a skill set most people have, after all. The Yo-yo's keyword is 'tether' and its adage reads:
Keep your feet on the ground while reaching for the stars.
What is it that ties you to the real world, that keeps you from believing every dire thing you think? Particularly when I am facing a hardship, it is easy to get hooked by any story my mind writes about it. So becoming grounded for me involves 'doing' actions such as walking outside, talking to people or focusing on a creative project. The action reminds me to return to my body instead of living only in my head. Once the storm has passed, I can pull up my anchor and sail again, navigating with clarity instead of confusion. 
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6 comments:

  1. Carolyn TindorMay 5, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    Once in meditation, during a particular challenging day I heard "I am here." It was my own deepest self, the me of me, letting me know I was never alone. Lovely.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 5, 2017 at 8:31 AM

      That 'inner witness' can be a help in discovering what is real and what is imaginary. :)

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  2. Inner WhispersMay 5, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Oh my, that Monstarot card is adorable! Makes me think of the song, Lean on me. Friends can definitely keep us grounded, too. Reminding us that life happens to everyone, and giving us a hug when it's needed :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 5, 2017 at 10:56 AM

      I liked the subtle twist of 'look at the resources under your nose' this card implies. Sweet but useful deck!

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  3. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMay 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM

    this is a cute deck, yet gets the point across

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