Friday, March 30, 2018
High Alert
From the Sheridan-Douglas Tarot, the Nine of Batons (Wands); from the Pages of Shustah, 'Witch Hazel:'
This green man is a balance of stability and alertness in a stressful situation. He may have a calm demeanor, but his senses and instincts are on high alert. How does he keep from freaking out when the heat is on? The vine that wraps around him is rooted in the ground.While he waits, he stays present to what is currently in front of him rather than getting lost in any 'what if' stories in his head. Witch Hazel has a long history of use because of its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. The Mohegan tribe taught English settlers how to use the saplings to dowse for water. This card implies healing and suggests one's 'thirst' will eventually be quenched. There is work to be done now, but rest and refreshment are just around the corner. As the Masai Proverb reminds us, "There is no hill that never ends."
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Love that proverb! I also like the fact that the Green Man isn't battered and bruised by previous challenges but he seems to get stronger and more resolved by the day
ReplyDeleteNow that's a great observation! :)
DeleteI spent many a hours playing the 'what if stories' better part of my life. Oh for all that time back.
ReplyDeleteMe too... and I can't remember any of it doing a bit of good.
Deletethis nine has cage bars behind him rather than haphazard staves for protection, or the line that cannot be crossed. Perhaps he is guardian of a cause no longer relevant and in a prison of his own making.
ReplyDeleteIf that vine were brown and withered, I might agree. :)
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