The Long Game

This week I'll be using Lo Scarabeo's Tarot of Pagan Cats (mini) with booklet by Barbara Moore and art by Lola Airaghi. Paired with it will be Brownie Wisdom, the smaller deck included with The Brownies Oracle created and self-published by Doug Thornsjo. Today's draws are Emperor and 'Brightest hours:'

           Seeing this fluffy cat sitting on his dais made me think of the 'Big shot' panel from the Baby Blues comic strip back in 2001. But a closer look at this cat's face makes him look a little tired (although still serious). The logic of the Emperor motivates him to create a world that is stable, secure, efficient and prosperous. Moore writes that his "decisions are made for the greater good, intending to benefit as many as possible." Of course, there are always a few who won't benefit, and they're usually the ones who will be shouting the loudest for him to be dethroned. The best leaders focus on serving the well-being of the whole and aren't moved by a few opinionated or influential individuals. It is a heavy responsibility that will age him in a hurry. The Brownie card implies that everyone has dark nights and bad luck, but this won't last forever. Good decisions will eventually bring good results in the long run.