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 26, 2017

New Departures

From the Da Vinci Enigma Tarot, the Fool; from the Insectorum Divinorum, the Sphingidae:
 What is calling you to follow this new departure?
How does instinct empower you?
          This beggar is in fetters, a symbol of how his lack of knowledge, skill and experience hinders him. But what he does have going for him is a willingness to try something new, learning as he goes along. Willingness is the determination to shoulder whatever responsibility such changes demand. Together with an open mind and an eagerness to explore and discover, that's all he needs for his journey. The Sphingidae is a family of moths that include the sphinx and hawk moths. They are well known for their flying abilities, especially their ability to move rapidly from side to side while hovering. They can easily be mistaken for a large bee or hummingbird because of their movement. Because of their deceptive appearance, this card represents being alert to things that seem a little off. If something seems a little hinky, the Fool will need to put naivety in his pocket and trust his instincts. 
 It's easier for some who have a natural ability to follow that little voice inside, but for others it takes practice. ― Judith-Victoria Douglas

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  1. EllenSeptember 26, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    For me this Fool seems a bit off. It's hard for me to find eagerness to explore and discover in him. It feels like he is barely capable to put one foot in front of the other. ☺

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:21 AM

      I saw him as someone who had hit bottom, which finally made him willing to try something different. :)

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  2. Carolyn TindorSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    A little 'hinky' - haven't heard that word used for a while. I think most of are aware when something seems a bit off, but ignore it much to our dismay. Maybe the Fool ignore one too many hinky hints.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 26, 2017 at 8:55 AM

      Hopefully his instincts will kick in and forewarn him! :)

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  3. Sharyn Mallow WoerzSeptember 26, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    moths are the only thing in the world I have an unreasonable fear of.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 26, 2017 at 11:07 AM

      I saw a hummingbird moth the other day. I just knew it was a hummingbird until it perched on a flower. :)

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  4. TriviumSeptember 26, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    Hinky - a new word. Thank you. I'm with Sharyn on the moths. goes back to when i left Granny's french windows open with the light on one night. Result floor to ceiling moths...

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