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, May 9, 2017

Remove the Chains

From the Tarot of the Sidhe, the Magician; from the Green Man Tree Oracle, Heather:
          This Magician contains all the elements needed to create what he needs: fire (energy), water (desire), earth (matter) and air (intellect). Carding writes, "I have the power to change myself, for all that I need is within me. Through changing myself, I change the world." He represents the key to action - growth occurs through our inner root of intention. When I reconstruct myself, I transform how I think and feel about my experiences. This allows me to take action that isn't stuck in old behavior patterns. Heather's genus name, Calluna, comes from the Greek kalluno meaning "to cleanse." It probably refers to this plant's past use for brooms. Its letter (Ur) is associated with death and endings. The question it poses is, "What unnecessary burden or belief do you carry?" Change can be blocked when I carry shame or resentment, while letting go of these chains frees up the confidence and focus I will need. One link at a time...

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  1. TriviumMay 9, 2017 at 9:31 AM

    I didn't know that about heather's broomliness. The green man looks like me when I've just washed my hair...

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    1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMay 9, 2017 at 10:38 AM

      I see you there in the tree Triv...

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    2. thesycamoretreeMay 9, 2017 at 10:52 AM

      He's got my "turkey tail" look when I get out of bed in the morning. :D

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    3. TriviumMay 9, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      A turkey tail sounds positively glamorous compared to my thatch...I say cheers to the untamed parts of us Makes life interesting but take care with those fireballs...

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    4. thesycamoretreeMay 9, 2017 at 1:48 PM

      Could result in some singed brows and bangs. :D

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMay 9, 2017 at 10:39 AM

    I wonder, as a mereperson, if the magician is limited, as a non-walker, or if it is we who are limited because we can't join it?

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 9, 2017 at 10:53 AM

      For me the Magician is simply a reminder that I do have resources, I just need to use them. :)

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    2. thesycamoretreeMay 9, 2017 at 10:57 AM

      Maybe not wings, fish tail and fireballs, but still... :D

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  3. EllenMay 9, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    Very timely post fro me. I love this Magican so much
    Just popping in to say hello

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 9, 2017 at 4:11 PM

      Hello my friend! You've been missed! Hope you are doing well. :)

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    2. EllenMay 10, 2017 at 6:01 AM

      Thank you so much Bev. I do feel better but progress is slow this time around.

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    3. thesycamoretreeMay 10, 2017 at 6:31 AM

      Just take care of yourself; we'll be here waiting for you when you heal. (((E)))

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  4. Inner WhispersMay 15, 2017 at 2:18 AM

    That Magician has a bit of a greenman thing going on, too :D I love what Carding says about it: transformation coming from within, to ripple out into the world. And yes, so often the most important bit is to get out of our own way. Lovely post, Bev!

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 15, 2017 at 5:37 AM

      Thank you. :) I think everyone seeks an external solution for an internal problem at some point, but those usually don't provide lasting relief.

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